It Happened in the Donbass (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1945, It Happened in the Donbass is an action, drama and war film directed by Leonid Lukov, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is about the Soviet youth who fearlessly fight in the years of the Great Patriotic War against the Nazi invaders in the German-occupied Donbass and continue the work of their fathers, who in their time defended the Soviet Union.
Who’s in it. It Happened in the Donbass stars Tatyana Okunevskaya as Natasha Loginova, Yelena Tyapkina as Darya Timofeevna, Vera Altayskaya as Marusya Shelkoplyas and Ivan Pelttser as Afanasy Petrovich Kulygin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, It Happened in the Donbass 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 It Happened in the Donbass page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened in the Donbass 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 It Happened in the Donbass (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It Happened in the Donbass change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It Happened in the Donbass worth watching?
- It Happened in the Donbass holds an audience score of 6.0 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 It Happened in the Donbass?
- It Happened in the Donbass stars Tatyana Okunevskaya, Yelena Tyapkina, Vera Altayskaya, Ivan Pelttser and Ivan Pereverzev.
- When was It Happened in the Donbass released?
- It Happened in the Donbass was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.