Kotovsky (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1943, Kotovsky is a war and history film directed by Alexander Faynzimmer, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Kotovsky, who went a long revolutionary way and became the recognized military commander of the cavalry troops: commander, brigade commander, commander. Six times he escaped from prison, was sentenced to death, and again escaped to become one of the most ardent warriors of the revolution. His famous equestrian brigade fought with the enemy near Kiev and the Belaya Tserkov, at Nikolaev and Odessa, and did not know defeat anywhere.
Who’s in it. Kotovsky stars Nikolai Mordvinov as Kotovsky (as N. Mordvinov), Nikolay Kryuchkov as Kabanyuk / Zagari (as N. Kryuchkov), Vera Maretskaya as The doctor (as V. Maretskaya) and Vasili Vanin as Kharitonov (as V. Vanin), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Kotovsky 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 Kotovsky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kotovsky tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kotovsky (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kotovsky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kotovsky worth watching?
- Kotovsky holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kotovsky?
- Kotovsky stars Nikolai Mordvinov, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Vera Maretskaya, Vasili Vanin and Mikhail Astangov.
- When was Kotovsky released?
- Kotovsky was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.