Wings of Victory (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, Wings of Victory is a drama and war film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on the biography of Valeri Chkalov (1904 - 1938), a Russian pilot, who set several long distance flight records. Chkalov and his co-pilots Baidukov and Belyakov together had accomplished several non-stop long-distance flights. In June of 1937 Chkalov set the world record, covering 12000 kilometers in 63 hours of non-stop flight from Moscow to Vancouver, Washington, flying over the North Pole.
Who’s in it. Wings of Victory stars Vladimir Belokurov, Mikheil Gelovani, Semyon Mezhinsky and Kseniya Tarasova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wings of Victory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wings of Victory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wings of Victory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wings of Victory (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wings of Victory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wings of Victory worth watching?
- Wings of Victory holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Wings of Victory?
- Wings of Victory stars Vladimir Belokurov, Mikheil Gelovani, Semyon Mezhinsky, Kseniya Tarasova and Vasili Vanin.
- When was Wings of Victory released?
- Wings of Victory was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.