The gates to heaven (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1984, The gates to heaven is a war film directed by Damir Vyatich-Berezhnykh.
What it’s about. The tank corps of General Shubnikov in the spring of 1945 was already on the outskirts of Berlin. The stray rear did not ensure the regularity of the fuel supply. Colonel Lebedenko was commissioned to organize a base of fuel and lubricants in Himmelsfort, where a small group of Soviet soldiers had to enter into an unequal battle with the remnants of an enemy tank regiment, trying to break through the city.
Who’s in it. The gates to heaven stars Georgi Zhzhyonov as Ivan Lebedenko, Valeriy Khromushkin as Andrey Nikolsky, Anatoli Vasilyev as Nikolay Shubnikov and Ernst Romanov as Rubinov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The gates to heaven 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 The gates to heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of The gates to heaven tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The gates to heaven (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The gates to heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The gates to heaven worth watching?
- The gates to heaven holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The gates to heaven?
- The gates to heaven stars Georgi Zhzhyonov, Valeriy Khromushkin, Anatoli Vasilyev, Ernst Romanov and Yuriy Nazarov.
- When was The gates to heaven released?
- The gates to heaven was released in 1984.