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The Detached Mission (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 4.4

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Released in 1985, The Detached Mission is an action film directed by Mikhail Tumanishvili, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. In the waters of the Pacific Ocean, regular maneuvers of the Soviet and American squadrons are taking place. After months of autonomous navigation, our military frigate heads to its home base. The distress signal received forces sailors to change course. The CIA arranges a provocation: on a secret American base, one of the missile launchers was prepared for a real strike on the enemy’s squadron. Instead of saving people, Soviet sailors will have to intervene in the deadly game started by NATO. At the cost of tremendous effort, the crew of one of the Soviet ships managed to prevent the catastrophe provoked by CIA agents. They enter a real battle...

Who’s in it. The Detached Mission stars Mikhail Nozhkin as Shatokhin, Aleksandr Fatyushin as Kruglov, Sergei Nasibov as Danilov and Nartai Begalin as Parshin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Detached Mission has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of The Detached Mission tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Detached Mission (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Detached Mission change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Detached Mission worth watching?
The Detached Mission holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Detached Mission?
The Detached Mission stars Mikhail Nozhkin, Aleksandr Fatyushin, Sergei Nasibov, Nartai Begalin and Vitaliy Zikora.
When was The Detached Mission released?
The Detached Mission was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.