Thirst (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Thirst is a drama, war and romance film directed by Yevgeni Tashkov, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on real events. Vyacheslav Tikhonov, in the first of his spy roles, portrays a scout in an operation to free an Odessa water plant from the Nazis.
Who’s in it. Thirst stars Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Oleg Bezborodko, Yuri Belov as Vasya Rogozin, Vladimir Ivanov as Tverdokhlebov and Boris Bityukov as Alekseenko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Thirst has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thirst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirst tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirst (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thirst change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thirst worth watching?
- Thirst holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thirst?
- Thirst stars Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Yuri Belov, Vladimir Ivanov, Boris Bityukov and Yevgeni Morgunov.
- When was Thirst released?
- Thirst was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.