Control Strip (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 8

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.
