The Master of Taiga (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1969, The Master of Taiga is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Vladimir Nazarov, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the story of Boris Mozhayev “The Power of the Taiga”. In the taiga village, where everyone is in sight, almost unbelievable happens — a local store is robbed. One of the rafters of the forest is recognized as a hacker. But some “inconsistencies” haunt the young precinct Vasily Seryozhkin. And in the end, he goes on the trail of the true participants in the crime...
Who’s in it. The Master of Taiga stars Valeriy Zolotukhin as Seryozhkin, Vladimir Vysotsky as Ryaboi, Lionella Pyryeva as Nyurka and Mikhail Kokshenov as Ipatov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Master of Taiga has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Master of Taiga page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Master of Taiga tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Master of Taiga (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Master of Taiga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Master of Taiga worth watching?
- The Master of Taiga holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Master of Taiga?
- The Master of Taiga stars Valeriy Zolotukhin, Vladimir Vysotsky, Lionella Pyryeva, Mikhail Kokshenov and Dmitriy Masanov.
- When was The Master of Taiga released?
- The Master of Taiga was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.