The Golden Echelon (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1959, The Golden Echelon is an action, adventure and war film directed by Ilya Gurin, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. 1919 year. There is a civil war in Siberia. Taking advantage of the complete confusion, Admiral Kolchak wants to export part of the country's gold reserves abroad. At the very last moment the Bolsheviks find out about it. They decide to intercept the train, but do not have time to properly prepare the operation... The girl Nadya, in whom the head of the train is passionately in love, can save the situation. Several kilometers of railway tracks to the border become a battlefield between white and red.
Who’s in it. The Golden Echelon stars Vasiliy Shukshin as Andrei Nizovtsev, Yelena Dobronravova as Nadya, Harijs Liepiņš as Istvan and Pavel Usovnichenko as Bylinkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Golden Echelon 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 The Golden Echelon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Echelon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Echelon (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Echelon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Echelon worth watching?
- The Golden Echelon holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Golden Echelon?
- The Golden Echelon stars Vasiliy Shukshin, Yelena Dobronravova, Harijs Liepiņš, Pavel Usovnichenko and Stepan Krylov.
- When was The Golden Echelon released?
- The Golden Echelon was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.