Take-Off (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Take-Off is a drama and history film directed by Savva Kulish, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. A biographical film about the life of the great Russian scientist, inventor of rocket technology and the founder of theoretical astronautics — Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the hard spiritual work of the thinker, overcoming the stagnation of the surrounding and dramatic events of his family life.
Who’s in it. Take-Off stars Yevgeny Yevtushenko as Tsiolkovsky, Larisa Kadochnikova as Varvara Yevgrafovna, Albert Filozov as Panin and Yelena Finogeyeva as Lyuba, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take-Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take-Off tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take-Off (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take-Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Take-Off?
- Take-Off stars Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Larisa Kadochnikova, Albert Filozov, Yelena Finogeyeva and Kirill Arbuzov.
- When was Take-Off released?
- Take-Off was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.