East Wind (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, East Wind is a drama film directed by Robert Enrico, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of General Smyslovsky and the anti-Communist 1st Russian National Army receiving shelter in Liechtenstein in 1945 and successfully resisting Soviet pressure to be returned for execution in the USSR.
Who’s in it. East Wind stars Malcolm McDowell as General Smyslovsky, Jean-François Balmer as Père Siegler, Pierre Vaneck as doktor Josef Hoop, premier rządu Liechtensteinu and Ludmila Mikaël as kapitan Barinkova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, East Wind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch East Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of East Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East Wind (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for East Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is East Wind worth watching?
- East Wind holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in East Wind?
- East Wind stars Malcolm McDowell, Jean-François Balmer, Pierre Vaneck, Ludmila Mikaël and Wojciech Pszoniak.
- When was East Wind released?
- East Wind was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.