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In a Hard Hour (1961): cast, story & where to watch

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Released in 1961, In a Hard Hour is a war film directed by Ilya Gurin, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. 1941 year. The Siberian carpenter Kuzma Kroykov arrived in Moscow as part of a rifle company. In a line of fighters, he walked through the streets of Moscow at night and in a village near Moscow met Varvara Oknova. Resolute, tall and beautiful, she won his heart. But soon the protracted terrible battles for Moscow began...

Who’s in it. In a Hard Hour stars Vladimir Kashpur as Kroykov, Svetlana Kharitonova as Varvara, Yuriy Nazarov as Kotelnikov and Nina Mager as Olya, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In a Hard Hour page.

If you liked it. Fans of In a Hard Hour tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch In a Hard Hour (1961)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for In a Hard Hour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in In a Hard Hour?
In a Hard Hour stars Vladimir Kashpur, Svetlana Kharitonova, Yuriy Nazarov, Nina Mager and Vladimir Zamanskiy.
When was In a Hard Hour released?
In a Hard Hour was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.