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Shame (1932): cast, story & where to watch

1932 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1932, Shame is a drama film directed by Sergei Yutkevich, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. Shame or Counterplan is a 1932 Soviet drama film directed by Sergei Yutkevich and Fridrikh Ermler. The film’s title-song called "The Song of the Counterplan", composed by Dmitri Shostakovich, became world famous and was adapted into "Au-devant de la vie", a notable song of the French socialist movement of the 1930s. This film could be considered as a Stalin propaganda film. The plot involves an effort to catch "wreckers" at work in a Soviet factory. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Who’s in it. Shame stars Vladimir Gardin as Babchenko, Mariya Blyumental-Tamarina as Babchikha, Tatyana Guretskaya as Katya and Andrei Abrikosov as Pavel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Shame 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 Shame page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shame (1932)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Shame worth watching?
Shame 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 Shame?
Shame stars Vladimir Gardin, Mariya Blyumental-Tamarina, Tatyana Guretskaya, Andrei Abrikosov and Boris Tenin.
When was Shame released?
Shame was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.