Deserter (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1933, Deserter is a notable film directed by Vsevolod Pudovkin, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A wise and forgiving communist leader decides to send a young worker, Karl Renn, as an international delegate to the Soviet Union after the worker had deserted a picket-line and had expressed doubts about the methods of class struggle in in his own country.
Who’s in it. Deserter stars Boris Livanov, Vasili Kovrigin and Aleksandr Chistyakov.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Deserter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deserter page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deserter (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deserter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deserter worth watching?
- Deserter holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deserter?
- Deserter stars Boris Livanov, Vasili Kovrigin and Aleksandr Chistyakov.
- When was Deserter released?
- Deserter was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.