Deadly Enemy (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1971, Deadly Enemy is a drama and romance film directed by Yevgeni Matveyev, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the Don stories by Mikhail Sholokhov. Soviet power was only established on the Don, and a conflict broke out in the first commune: the wife of the commune’s leader Arseniy Klyukvin, having believed the promises of the white officer, fell in love and went to live with him with the child. She doesn't want to hide her feelings, but unable to withstand the bestial attitude of a white officer, she returns back to the Bolshevik.
Who’s in it. Deadly Enemy stars Zhanna Prokhorenko as Anna, Yevgeni Matveyev as Arseniy, Stanislav Chekan as Yashchurov and Aleksandr Lazarev as Aleksandr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Deadly Enemy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Enemy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Enemy (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadly Enemy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadly Enemy worth watching?
- Deadly Enemy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Enemy?
- Deadly Enemy stars Zhanna Prokhorenko, Yevgeni Matveyev, Stanislav Chekan, Aleksandr Lazarev and Georgiy Vitsin.
- When was Deadly Enemy released?
- Deadly Enemy was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.