Actress (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1943, Actress is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Leonid Trauberg, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Zoya Vladimirovna Strelnikova, a famous operetta actress, quits the theater and gets a nanny in a military hospital. There she meets the wounded major Peter Nikolayevich Markov.
Who’s in it. Actress stars Galina Sergeyeva as Zoya Vladimirovna Strelnikova, Boris Babochkin as Pyotr Nikolaevich Markov (as B. Babochkin), Mikhail Zharov as Reciter in hospital (as M. Zharov) and Vladimir Gribkov as Anatoliy Sergeevich Obolenskiy (as V. Gribkov), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Actress 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 Actress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Actress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Actress (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Actress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Actress worth watching?
- Actress holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Actress?
- Actress stars Galina Sergeyeva, Boris Babochkin, Mikhail Zharov, Vladimir Gribkov and Konstantin Sorokin.
- When was Actress released?
- Actress was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.