The City Turns the Lights On (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1958, The City Turns the Lights On is a drama and romance film directed by Vladimir Vengerov, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Viktor Nekrasov “In the Hometown”. Former front-line intelligence officer, captain Nikolai Mityasov, after being wounded, returns to the destroyed city and learns the sad news: his wife Shura cheated on him. Bitterness and confusion gave way to hope. But peace has come, demobilization has begun, it is necessary to restore the homeland. Nikolai finds the strength to continue living, enters a construction institute, meets Valya and begins a new happy life without war...
Who’s in it. The City Turns the Lights On stars Nikolay Pogodin as Nikolai, Yelena Dobronravova as Valya, Oleg Borisov as Sergei and Liliya Aleshnikova as Shura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The City Turns the Lights On has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The City Turns the Lights On page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City Turns the Lights On tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City Turns the Lights On (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The City Turns the Lights On change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The City Turns the Lights On worth watching?
- The City Turns the Lights On holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The City Turns the Lights On?
- The City Turns the Lights On stars Nikolay Pogodin, Yelena Dobronravova, Oleg Borisov, Liliya Aleshnikova and Pavel Usovnichenko.
- When was The City Turns the Lights On released?
- The City Turns the Lights On was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.