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Farewell (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1966, Farewell is a drama and war film directed by Grigori Pozhenyan, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. Spring, 1944. The Great Patriotic war. The German fascists are still in Sevastopol. A fierce combat is taking place there. At the same time in Yalta, which has already been freed, life goes on peacefully. People believe that the war has left them, that it is far away and no longer dangerous… But the torpedo motor-boat squadron stationed in Yalta is still having a hard time. Every day Soviet marines undertake dangerous sorties towards the German-occupied Sevastopol.

Who’s in it. Farewell stars Viktor Avdyushko as Матвей Подымахин, Valentin Kulik as Валентин Баталин, Ivan Pereverzev as Державенко and Zhanna Prokhorenko as Люба, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Farewell 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 Farewell page.

If you liked it. Fans of Farewell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Farewell (1966)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Farewell worth watching?
Farewell holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Farewell?
Farewell stars Viktor Avdyushko, Valentin Kulik, Ivan Pereverzev, Zhanna Prokhorenko and Oleg Strizhenov.
When was Farewell released?
Farewell was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.