Blue Lightnings (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Blue Lightnings is a drama and adventure film directed by Isaak Shmaruk, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Anatoly Ruchyov is quite a talented guy. One day he decides to enter a prestigious Soviet university — the institute of international relations. But, alas, he overestimates his strength and doesn't achieve his goal. This saddens the young man a little, but he doesn't even think to lower his hands. Anatoly decides to go to military service and reach heights in this area. At first, it is a little lost, but, after the time has elapsed, it is mastered, because there is nowhere to go. Slowly he turns into a real exemplary fighter.
Who’s in it. Blue Lightnings stars Andrey Gradov as Anatoly Ruchyov, Andrey Gradov as Anatoly Ruchyov, Olga Zhulina as Tanya Kravchenko and Yuri Kamorny as Lieutenant Kopylov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Blue Lightnings 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 Blue Lightnings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Lightnings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Lightnings (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blue Lightnings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blue Lightnings worth watching?
- Blue Lightnings holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Lightnings?
- Blue Lightnings stars Andrey Gradov, Andrey Gradov, Olga Zhulina, Yuri Kamorny and Leonid Belozorovich.
- When was Blue Lightnings released?
- Blue Lightnings was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.