On Distant Shores (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1958, On Distant Shores is an action, drama and war film directed by Tofig Taghizadeh, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The film portrays the life of the legendary Azerbaijani guerrilla of the Second World War Mehdi Huseynzadeh, who fought the Nazi forces in the present-day Italy and Slovenia, hence the film's name On distant shores referring to the Adriatic Sea.
Who’s in it. On Distant Shores stars Yuriy Bogolyubov as Veselin, Andrey Fayt as Mazelli, Grigoriy Shpigel as Shults and Nikolai Bogolyubov as Tinti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, On Distant Shores 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 On Distant Shores page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Distant Shores tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Distant Shores (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Distant Shores change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On Distant Shores worth watching?
- On Distant Shores holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On Distant Shores?
- On Distant Shores stars Yuriy Bogolyubov, Andrey Fayt, Grigoriy Shpigel, Nikolai Bogolyubov and Nodar Shashigoglu.
- When was On Distant Shores released?
- On Distant Shores was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.