The Dead Season (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, The Dead Season is a thriller and war film directed by Savva Kulish, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Soviet spy Ladeynikov learns that in one of the pharmaceutical centers in a small resort town works a former German war criminal Dr. Hass, who is finishing the creation of a deadly chemical gas RH development of which he began during WW2 experimenting on war prisoners. Since Ladeynikov doesn't know Dr. Hass's appearance, Soviet intelligence recruits an actor, Ivan Savushkin, who during the war escaped from a prison camp where Hass was testing his gas. Together they must identify and stop him before he finishes and unleashes his weapon of mass destruction.
Who’s in it. The Dead Season stars Donatas Banionis as Konstantin Ladeinikov, Rolan Bykov as Ivan Savushkin, Bruno Frejndlikh as Valery Petrovich and Gennadiy Yukhtin as Muravyov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Dead Season has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dead Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dead Season tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dead Season (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dead Season change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dead Season worth watching?
- The Dead Season holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dead Season?
- The Dead Season stars Donatas Banionis, Rolan Bykov, Bruno Frejndlikh, Gennadiy Yukhtin and Jüri Järvet.
- When was The Dead Season released?
- The Dead Season was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.