Cruelty (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Cruelty is a drama and crime film directed by Vladimir Skuybin, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A criminal drama based on the story of the same name by Pavel Nilin. The first years of Soviet power in East Siberia. Malyshev,deputy chief of Criminal Investigation Department, a Komsomol member, wins over to the Soviet power a former field-hand and now a bandit Lazar Baukin, and the latter tells him about Vorontsov, the gang leader. Malyshev guarantees Baukin’s freedom. However the chief arrests him in order to reap laurels of catching the gang leader. Malyshev is in despair - he has brought under execution the man who has fully trusted him. The situation gets worse due to his personal drama and Malyshev commits suicide.
Who’s in it. Cruelty stars Georgiy Yumatov, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Aleksandr Susnin and Vladimir Andreyev, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruelty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruelty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruelty (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cruelty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Cruelty?
- Cruelty stars Georgiy Yumatov, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Aleksandr Susnin, Vladimir Andreyev and Klavdiya Khabarova.