The Russian Field (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1972, The Russian Field is a drama and romance film directed by Nikolai Moskalenko, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. Avdey, the husband of the tractor forewoman Fedosya leaves her for another woman. Their 18-year-old son Filipp can not forgive his father and on the day of the new wedding even tries to run over a tractor car in which the father is driving with a new wife. Shortly after the wedding, Avdey realizes that he made a fatal mistake and is trying to return to Fedosya, but she cannot forgive. Filipp was taken into the army, on the border where Filipp serves, an armed violation of the border occurs, during which he dies.

Who’s in it. The Russian Field stars Nonna Mordyukova as Fedosya Ugryumova, Vladimir Tikhonov as Filipp Ugryumov, Leonid Markov as Avdey and Inna Makarova as Mariya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Russian Field has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Russian Field page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Russian Field tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Russian Field (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Russian Field change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Russian Field worth watching?
The Russian Field holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Russian Field?
The Russian Field stars Nonna Mordyukova, Vladimir Tikhonov, Leonid Markov, Inna Makarova and Lyubov Malinovskaya.
When was The Russian Field released?
The Russian Field was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.