The Boy from Stalingrad (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film
Released in 1943, The Boy from Stalingrad is a drama and war film directed by Sidney Salkow, running about 69 minutes. “Hollywood's first drama of Russia's young heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. If J.M. Barrie had had a hand in Tarkovsky's IVAN'S CHILDHOOD, it might like something like this bizarre boys' adventure confection. Surprised by the advancing German Army while gathering wheat outside their village, a spunky band of Russian adolescents employs a combination of wits and heroic self-sacrifice to defeat a Nazi battalion, blow up a tank, and save the people of Stalingrad from imminent destruction. A rarely-seen entry in Hollywoood's brief wartime spate of pro-Soviet propaganda films, THE BOY FROM STALINGRAD stars Serbian-American child actor Bobby Samarzich, who went on to found one of Southern California's greatest tamburitza bands.
Who’s in it. The Boy from Stalingrad stars Bobby Samarzich as Kolya, Conrad Binyon as Grisha, Mary Lou Harrington as Nadya and Scotty Beckett as Pavel, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy from Stalingrad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy from Stalingrad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy from Stalingrad (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy from Stalingrad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Boy from Stalingrad?
- The Boy from Stalingrad stars Bobby Samarzich, Conrad Binyon, Mary Lou Harrington, Scotty Beckett and John Wengraf.
- When was The Boy from Stalingrad released?
- The Boy from Stalingrad was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.