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The Immortal Garrison (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1956, The Immortal Garrison is a drama and war film directed by Eduard Tisse, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. The Immortal Garrison is set in June of 1941, at the outset of the Nazi invasion of Russia. A group of Soviet servicemen, languidly biding their time at the Brest fortress on the Polish border, are suddenly galvanized into action. All desires to return home to their wives and sweethearts are swept aside as the courageous garrison unites to thwart a common enemy. The siege of Brest has served as story material for countless Russian films: in lieu of contradictory evidence, Immortal Garrison must be adjudged the best of these films. For its American release, Immortal Garrison was double-featured with another Soviet production, The Mexican.

Who’s in it. The Immortal Garrison stars Vasili Makarov as Baturin, Vladimir Yemelyanov as Kondratiev, Nikolay Kryuchkov as Kukharkov and Anatoli Chemodurov as Rudenko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Immortal Garrison 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 Immortal Garrison page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Immortal Garrison tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Immortal Garrison (1956)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Immortal Garrison change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Immortal Garrison worth watching?
The Immortal Garrison holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Immortal Garrison?
The Immortal Garrison stars Vasili Makarov, Vladimir Yemelyanov, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Anatoli Chemodurov and Valentina Serova.
When was The Immortal Garrison released?
The Immortal Garrison was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.