The Shining Path (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1940, The Shining Path is a comedy and drama film directed by Grigori Aleksandrov, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Tanya Morozova, an illiterate but industrious textile factory worker, finds happiness through her education and the Stakhanovite movement. She becomes a shock labourer and ascends through the Party ranks, ultimately being elected as a member of the Supreme Soviet.
Who’s in it. The Shining Path stars Lyubov Orlova as Tatyana Ivanovna "Tanya" Morozova, Evgeniy Samoylov as Aleksei Nikolaevich Lebedev, Yelena Tyapkina as Mariya Sergeyevna Pronina and Vladimir Volodin as Pyotr Ustinich Taldykin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Shining Path has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shining Path page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shining Path tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shining Path (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shining Path change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shining Path worth watching?
- The Shining Path holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shining Path?
- The Shining Path stars Lyubov Orlova, Evgeniy Samoylov, Yelena Tyapkina, Vladimir Volodin and Anastasiya Zuyeva.
- When was The Shining Path released?
- The Shining Path was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.