Virgin Soil Upturned (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1959, Virgin Soil Upturned is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Ivanov, running about 278 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie is based on the the same name novel of the Nobel Prize In Literature Winner Mikhail Sholokhov. The action is taken place in 20-30-s years of the XX century in the Russian countryside going through an uneasy process of collectivization.
Who’s in it. Virgin Soil Upturned stars Yevgeni Matveyev, Lyudmila Khityaeva, Andrei Abrikosov and Pyotr Glebov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Virgin Soil Upturned sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Virgin Soil Upturned page.
If you liked it. Fans of Virgin Soil Upturned tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Virgin Soil Upturned (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Virgin Soil Upturned change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Virgin Soil Upturned worth watching?
- Virgin Soil Upturned holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Virgin Soil Upturned?
- Virgin Soil Upturned stars Yevgeni Matveyev, Lyudmila Khityaeva, Andrei Abrikosov, Pyotr Glebov and Leonid Kmit.
- When was Virgin Soil Upturned released?
- Virgin Soil Upturned was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 278 minutes.