The District Secretary (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1942, The District Secretary is a drama and war film directed by Ivan Pyryev, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about a Secretary of the Communist Party District Committee who is leading partisans in their fight with the Nazis during WWII.
Who’s in it. The District Secretary stars Vasili Vanin as District Secretary Stepan Gavrilovich Kochet, Marina Ladynina as Natasha, Viktor Kulakov as Lt. Herman Albrecht, alias Lt. Orlov and Mikhail Astangov as Col. Makenau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The District Secretary 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 District Secretary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The District Secretary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The District Secretary (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The District Secretary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The District Secretary worth watching?
- The District Secretary holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The District Secretary?
- The District Secretary stars Vasili Vanin, Marina Ladynina, Viktor Kulakov, Mikhail Astangov and Boris Poslavsky.
- When was The District Secretary released?
- The District Secretary was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.