The Worker's Settlement (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 2.7
Released in 1966, The Worker's Settlement is a drama film directed by Vladimir Vengerov, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Leonid Pleshcheyev returned from the war blind. Against his will, he became a dependent. He drowns his grief in unrestrained drunkenness, thereby tormenting his wife Mariya and his teenage son Lyonka. Mariya finally decides to take her son and leave for Altai, but the boy runs away and returns to his father. So, together, they eke out a half-miserable existence until Grigoriy Shalagin, Pleshcheyev's longtime friend, returns from the army. It is he who awakens in Leonid the extinct self-esteem and pride of a soldier. Pity aside, he helps him get back to work.
Who’s in it. The Worker's Settlement stars Oleg Borisov as Leonid Pleshcheyev, Lyudmila Gurchenko as Mariya, Nikolai Simonov as Sotnikov and Tatyana Doronina as Polina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.7/10, The Worker's Settlement 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 Worker's Settlement page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Worker's Settlement tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Worker's Settlement (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Worker's Settlement change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Worker's Settlement worth watching?
- The Worker's Settlement holds an audience score of 2.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Worker's Settlement?
- The Worker's Settlement stars Oleg Borisov, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Nikolai Simonov, Tatyana Doronina and Viktor Avdyushko.
- When was The Worker's Settlement released?
- The Worker's Settlement was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.