Baltic Skies (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1960, Baltic Skies is a drama and war film directed by Vladimir Vengerov, running about 163 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel of the same name by Nikolai Chukovsky. The end of August 1941. At night, a truck rushes along the last road not yet occupied by the enemy to Leningrad. In the back of two — civil aviation pilot Lunin and commissar of the air division Uvarov. Lunin, a man no longer young, experienced, but had not yet been in battle, was sent to the legendary squadron of fighter pilots under the command of Captain Rassokhin. This squadron fought from the first day of the war and has already lost most of its composition. The story of the harsh everyday life of the defenders of Leningrad, full of heroism and tragedy; about the heavy share of city residents who fell into the ring of an enemy blockade. In the center of the story is the fate of military pilots who had to fight in the sky over Leningrad and the Baltic.
Who’s in it. Baltic Skies stars Pyotr Glebov as Lunin, Vsevolod Platov as Serov, Mikhail Ulyanov as Rassokhin and Rolan Bykov as Kabankov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Baltic Skies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baltic Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baltic Skies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baltic Skies (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Baltic Skies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Baltic Skies worth watching?
- Baltic Skies holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Baltic Skies?
- Baltic Skies stars Pyotr Glebov, Vsevolod Platov, Mikhail Ulyanov, Rolan Bykov and Mikhail Kozakov.
- When was Baltic Skies released?
- Baltic Skies was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 163 minutes.