General Suvorov (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1941, General Suvorov is a drama and history film directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Primarily a biographical documentary about the military career of Alexander Vasilvich Suvorov, who was Field Marshal of the armies of Catherine the Great and Czar Paul I. After many military successes during the reign of Catherine, General Suvorov broke with her successor, Paul I, the Mad Emperor, over questions regarding army policy. He went into retirement and wrote "The Science of Victory," containing maxims such as "Swiftness of movement accompanies victory," and "the real general is he who defeats the enemy before reaching him." The czar recalled Suvorov to become the leader of the joint armies of Russia and Austria against Napoleon.
Who’s in it. General Suvorov stars Nikolai P. Cherkasov as Gen. Aleksandr Vassilievich Suvorov-Rimnikski (as N.P. Cherkasov), Aleksandr Khanov as Platonych, his second-in-command, Mikhail Astangov as Count Aleksandr Andreyevich Arakcheyev (as M. Astangov) and Apollon Yachnitskiy as Tsar Pavel I (as A. Yachnitsky), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, General Suvorov 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 General Suvorov page.
If you liked it. Fans of General Suvorov tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch General Suvorov (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for General Suvorov change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is General Suvorov worth watching?
- General Suvorov holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in General Suvorov?
- General Suvorov stars Nikolai P. Cherkasov, Aleksandr Khanov, Mikhail Astangov, Apollon Yachnitskiy and Georgi Kovrov.
- When was General Suvorov released?
- General Suvorov was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.