No Way Back (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Series · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1971, No Way Back is a war & politics series.

What it’s about. In October 1943, Red Army Major Toporkov, after escaping a concentration camp, informs a partisan detachment about a planned uprising in the camp and the need for weapons. The commander sends two convoys: one with real weapons and another with fake ones to mislead the Germans, aware of a traitor in their ranks. The convoys navigate through Polesie, thickets, and swamps, pursued by German forces, with no return.

Who’s in it. No Way Back stars Boris Yurchenko, Igor Yasulovich, Nikolay Olyalin and Mikhail Gluzskiy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, No Way Back has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Way Back page.

If you liked it. Fans of No Way Back tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch No Way Back (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Way Back change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is No Way Back worth watching?
No Way Back holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in No Way Back?
No Way Back stars Boris Yurchenko, Igor Yasulovich, Nikolay Olyalin, Mikhail Gluzskiy and Valeri Malyshev.
When was No Way Back released?
No Way Back was released in 1971.