A Great Road Ahead (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, A Great Road Ahead is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Yuri Ozerov, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. About the great Czech satirist Jaroslav Hašek, who was captured by the Russians during the First World War. Not wanting to fight for the interests of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, Hašek enters the Red Army and, as a commissar of the international brigade, goes the military way from Samara to Irkutsk.
Who’s in it. A Great Road Ahead stars Josef Abrhám as Jaroslav Hašek, Rudolf Hrušínský as Straslipka, Inna Gulaya as Shura and Jaroslav Marvan as general, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Great Road Ahead 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 A Great Road Ahead page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Great Road Ahead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Great Road Ahead (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Great Road Ahead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Great Road Ahead worth watching?
- A Great Road Ahead holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Great Road Ahead?
- A Great Road Ahead stars Josef Abrhám, Rudolf Hrušínský, Inna Gulaya, Jaroslav Marvan and František Filipovský.
- When was A Great Road Ahead released?
- A Great Road Ahead was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.