Courage (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1939, Courage is a drama and war film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. The airborne trickster - Aleksei Tomylin, civil aviation pilot - one day decides to stop tempting fate and only flies directly. The airport where Tomylin works is near the border with Afghanistan. One day he receives the task to fly across the border and transfer a package with an order to catch a notorious saboteur. On his way back, Tomylin crash lands near an abandoned settlement - and soon finds himself taken hostage by a gang. The hero pretends to agree to take the saboteur abroad, and relies only on his expertise as a flying ace.....
Who’s in it. Courage stars Aleksey Bondi, Dmitri Dudnikov, Zula Nakhashkiyev and Konstantin Sorokin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Courage 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 Courage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Courage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Courage (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Courage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Courage worth watching?
- Courage holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Courage?
- Courage stars Aleksey Bondi, Dmitri Dudnikov, Zula Nakhashkiyev, Konstantin Sorokin and Oleg Zhakov.
- When was Courage released?
- Courage was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.