Discovery (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1973, Discovery is a drama film directed by Baras Halzanov, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. This story is told by academician S. Yuryshev, Director of the Institute of applied biochemistry. The events in it are developing in 20 years during the Civil war, when he sent a geologist searching for copper in the coal mines of the merchant Stasova, and in the 70s, when the head of the Institute. His thoughts and actions as if he reconciles his past, revolutionary romanticism 20-h his life's work was the discovery of a new chemical element. He believes in getting it even when the explosion in the laboratory takes the life of his closest friend and colleague, when his grown-up adopted son, becoming also a chemist, suffered during the experiments. Believe when testing on military ground again fail…
Who’s in it. Discovery stars Donatas Banionis, Mikhail Kononov, Zhanna Prokhorenko and Irina Pechernikova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Discovery 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 Discovery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Discovery tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Discovery (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Discovery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Discovery worth watching?
- Discovery holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Discovery?
- Discovery stars Donatas Banionis, Mikhail Kononov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Irina Pechernikova and Vitali Solomin.
- When was Discovery released?
- Discovery was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.