Sniper (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1932, Sniper is a war film directed by Semyon Timoshenko, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War 1 a Russian soldier (Pyotr Sobolevsky) serves in Russian Expeditionary Force in France where he is chosen for his marksmanship and trained as a skilled sniper. After the Russian revolution the soldier returns home while his commander (Boris Shlikhting) fights against the Soviet Russia. In 1930 the former soldier works on a factory and also he is the instructor in shooting club. Once the town that is near the Soviet border is attacked by foreign troops (the hostile state isn't named but the uniform of the soldiers resembles Finnish). The character meets againt with his former commander who serves in invading forces.
Who’s in it. Sniper stars Boris Shlikhting as The Captain, Pyotr Sobolevsky as The Soldier, Vladimir Gardin as Colonel and Emil Gal as French officer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Sniper 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 Sniper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sniper tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sniper (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sniper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sniper worth watching?
- Sniper holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sniper?
- Sniper stars Boris Shlikhting, Pyotr Sobolevsky, Vladimir Gardin and Emil Gal.
- When was Sniper released?
- Sniper was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.