The Star (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1949, The Star is an action, drama and war film directed by Aleksandr Ivanov, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Command of one of the Soviet divisions becomes aware of the alleged enemy counterattack. The scouts sent into the enemy's rear to refine the data returned. A new group of seven scouts, called "The Star", headed by Lieutenant lieutenant. Returning after a job, the group suddenly found with the German squad. After sending one of the scouts with a report, the lieutenant lieutenant with his friends enter into mortal combat with the enemy ...
Who’s in it. The Star stars Nikolay Kryuchkov as Sgt. Mamochkin, Vasili Merkuryev as Anikanov, Lidiya Sukharevskaya as Radio operator Tatiana Ulybysheva and Oleg Zhakov as Colonel Serbichenko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Star 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 The Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Star 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 The Star (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Star worth watching?
- The Star holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Star?
- The Star stars Nikolay Kryuchkov, Vasili Merkuryev, Lidiya Sukharevskaya, Oleg Zhakov and Andrey Fayt.
- When was The Star released?
- The Star was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.