The Second Attempt of Viktor Krokhin (1977): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1977, The Second Attempt of Viktor Krokhin is a drama film directed by Igor Sheshukov, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. During the flight, the hero of the film, the boxing champion, recalls his life's journey. The hero’s childhood was in the first post-war years. He grew up without a father, his mother was busy with work, his older brother was in prison, the relationship with the new stepfather did not work out, and the boy was brought up on the street. There he learned to fight, and this led him to the boxing ring. Over time, the stubborn street boy became the champion of Europe.

Who’s in it. The Second Attempt of Viktor Krokhin stars Lyudmila Gurchenko as Lyuba, Viktor's mother, Nikolai Rybnikov as Fyodor Ivanovich, Oleg Borisov as Stepan Yegorovich and Aleksandr Kharashkevich as Viktor Krokhin at 9 years old, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Second Attempt of Viktor Krokhin page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Second Attempt of Viktor Krokhin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.