The Taiga Troopers (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, The Taiga Troopers is a drama film directed by Vladimir Krasnopolskiy, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Vladimir Orlov "Salty Watermelon". About the youth team of builders laying in the taiga railway Abakan-Tayshet. In the taiga, on the site of the future route, the youth team of Nikolai Bondarenko works. The people in the brigade are very different: the educated muscovite Vitaly, the resourceful Boris, the scribe and the romantic "Bukvar", but everyone lives together. They dream of a future route that will open the way to the Sayan Mountains.
Who’s in it. The Taiga Troopers stars Stanislav Borodokin as "Bukvar", Vladimir Gusev as Nikolai, Viktor Zadubrovsky as Keshka and Irina Vavilova as Olga, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Taiga Troopers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Taiga Troopers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Taiga Troopers (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Taiga Troopers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Taiga Troopers?
- The Taiga Troopers stars Stanislav Borodokin, Vladimir Gusev, Viktor Zadubrovsky, Irina Vavilova and Konstantin Khudyakov.
- When was The Taiga Troopers released?
- The Taiga Troopers was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.