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Control Strip (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1980, Control Strip is an adventure film directed by Yusuf Azizbayev, running about 71 minutes.

What it’s about. While trying to cross the State border of the USSR, a resident of one of the Western intelligence services was detained and committed suicide, who wanted to take out from Soviet territory a film shot at one of the defense facilities. From abroad they send for a duplicate of the film the granddaughter of one of the closest associates of the Basmachev leader Ibrahimbek, who inherited from her grandfather a fierce hatred for the Soviet country, and the son of a man who sold his homeland during the war years ...

Who’s in it. Control Strip stars Oleg Shtefanko as рядовой/ефрейтор Рудзик, Oleg Stefan as рядовой (в конце фильма — ефрейтор) Рудзик, George Darchiashvili as ефрейтор Георгий Чиладзе and Sergey Chernyadiev as сержант Сергей Васильев, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Control Strip 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 Control Strip page.

If you liked it. Fans of Control Strip tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Control Strip (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Control Strip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Control Strip worth watching?
Control Strip holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Control Strip?
Control Strip stars Oleg Shtefanko, Oleg Stefan, George Darchiashvili, Sergey Chernyadiev and Karina Armenyants.
When was Control Strip released?
Control Strip was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.