When the Bridges Are Raised (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1963, When the Bridges Are Raised is a drama film directed by Viktor Sokolov, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Intensely and for a long time Valery was looking for an occasion for achievement. Seventeen years of boring life have formed a scornful gait among the young man in protest towards an eventless world. But ordinary everyday difficulties came, followed by the responsibility for making decisions. And it turned out that everyday life is not just past days. This is real life.
Who’s in it. When the Bridges Are Raised stars Vladimir Kolokoltsev as Valerka, Vladimir Yemelyanov as father, Valentina Belyaeva as mother and Yuri Khazov as Garik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, When the Bridges Are Raised 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 When the Bridges Are Raised page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Bridges Are Raised tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Bridges Are Raised (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Bridges Are Raised change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Bridges Are Raised worth watching?
- When the Bridges Are Raised holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When the Bridges Are Raised?
- When the Bridges Are Raised stars Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Vladimir Yemelyanov, Valentina Belyaeva, Yuri Khazov and Iya Arepina.
- When was When the Bridges Are Raised released?
- When the Bridges Are Raised was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.