The Vyborg Side (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, The Vyborg Side is a drama film directed by Grigori Kozintsev, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The final part of trilogy about the life of a young factory worker, Maxim. Following the Russian Revolution, Maksim is appointed state commissar in charge of the national bank. With great efforts, he learns the complexies of the banking trade and begins to fight off sabotaging underlings. Dymba, now a violent enemy of the Republic, tries to rob a wine store but is arrested with Maksim's help. Maksim also exposes a conspiracy of a group of tsarist officers who prepare an attempt against Lenin. He then joins the Red Army in its fight against the German occupation.
Who’s in it. The Vyborg Side stars Boris Chirkov as Maksim, Valentina Kibardina as Natasha Artemieva, Mikhail Zharov as Platon Vassilievich Dymba and Natalya Uzhviy as Yevdokia Ivanovna Kozlova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Vyborg Side 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 Vyborg Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vyborg Side tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vyborg Side (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vyborg Side change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Vyborg Side worth watching?
- The Vyborg Side holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vyborg Side?
- The Vyborg Side stars Boris Chirkov, Valentina Kibardina, Mikhail Zharov, Natalya Uzhviy and Yuriy Tolubeev.
- When was The Vyborg Side released?
- The Vyborg Side was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.