The Volunteers
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Based on the novel of the same name in the verses of Yevgeni Dolmatovsky. Together with hundreds of other boys and girls, Komsomol members Kolya Kaitanov, Slava Ufimtsev, Alyosha Akishin, Lyolya and Masha came to the construction of the first stage of the Moscow metro. They are united by the romance of the feat, the desire to always be on the most difficult and dangerous site. A romantic and heroic story about the Komsomol members of the 1930s, about the fate of the generation that endured the construction of the first stage of the Moscow Metro, the war, the post-war reconstruction of the country.
Cast
Mikhail Ulyanov
as Kaitanov
Pyotr Shcherbakov
as Ufimtsev
Leonid Bykov
as Akishin
Elina Bystritskaya
as Lyolya
Lyudmila Krylova
as Masha
Mikaela Drozdovskaya
as Tanya
Sergei Plotnikov
as uncle Seryozha
Viktor Chekmaryov
as Oglotkov
Nikifor Kolofidin
as general
Aleksandr Sashin-Nikolsky
as doctor
Mariya Vinogradova
as Valya Kukhnarenko
Pavel Vinnik
as mine's komsomol organizer
Ivan Mochalov
as Maks
Yuriy Kireev
as лётчик
Nonna Mordyukova
as subway builder woman (uncredited)
Lyudmila Ivanova
as komsomol girl at the meeting (uncredited)
Valentin Bryleev
as subway builder man (uncredited)
Nikolay Pogodin
as subway builder man (uncredited)
Leonid Pirogov
as constructor (uncredited)
Lyudmila Marchenko
as Kaitanov Jr.'s girlfriend (uncredited)
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About The Volunteers
Based on the novel of the same name in the verses of Yevgeni Dolmatovsky. Together with hundreds of other boys and girls, Komsomol members Kolya Kaitanov, Slava Ufimtsev, Alyosha Akishin, Lyolya and Masha came to the construction of the first stage of the Moscow metro. They are united by the romance of the feat, the desire to always be on the most difficult and dangerous site. A romantic and heroic story about the Komsomol members of the 1930s, about the fate of the generation that endured the construction of the first stage of the Moscow Metro, the war, the post-war reconstruction of the country. Running 97 minutes.
The Volunteers Cast and Characters
The cast features Mikhail Ulyanov (as Kaitanov), Pyotr Shcherbakov (as Ufimtsev), Leonid Bykov (as Akishin), Elina Bystritskaya (as Lyolya), and Lyudmila Krylova (as Masha). Their performances are a major reason The Volunteers has built such a passionate audience.
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The Volunteers flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Russian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Volunteers?
The Volunteers runs for 97 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is The Volunteers good? What's the rating?
The Volunteers holds a 5.5/10 rating based on 6 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Volunteers?
The main cast includes Mikhail Ulyanov, Pyotr Shcherbakov, Leonid Bykov, and Elina Bystritskaya, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Volunteers available in Russian?
Yes — The Volunteers was originally produced in Russian and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Volunteers released?
The Volunteers was released in 1958.
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What is The Volunteers about?
The Volunteers is a Drama/War film. Based on the novel of the same name in the verses of Yevgeni Dolmatovsky. Together with hundreds of other boys and girls, Komsomol members Kolya Kaitanov, Slava Ufimtsev, Alyosha Akishin, Lyolya and Masha came to the construction of the first stage of the Moscow metro. They are united by the romance of the feat, the desire to always be on the most difficult and dangerous site. A romantic and heroic story about the Komsomol members of the 1930s, about the fate of the generation that endured the construction of the first stage of the Moscow Metro, the war, the post-war reconstruction of the country.
When was The Volunteers released?
The Volunteers was released on October 20, 1958. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. The film was produced by Gorky Film Studios.
Who stars in The Volunteers?
The Volunteers stars Mikhail Ulyanov, Pyotr Shcherbakov, Leonid Bykov and Elina Bystritskaya. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Volunteers available in HD?
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