Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1990, Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole is a comedy film directed by Maxim Pezhemsky, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. A satiric comedy which dissects the iconography of the 'Soviet Hero'. Original footage of a propaganda film from 1941 is the starting point for this parody of the ideological cliches of Soviet cinema. It follows the story of a Russian crew across the North Pole.
Who’s in it. Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole stars Vladimir Baranov, Viktor Bychkov, Semyon Furman and Aleksandr Zavyalov as Chkalov.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole worth watching?
- Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole?
- Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole stars Vladimir Baranov, Viktor Bychkov, Semyon Furman and Aleksandr Zavyalov.
- When was Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole released?
- Comrade Chkalov Crosses the North Pole was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.