Faithful Hearts (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, Faithful Hearts is a family and drama film directed by Boris Dolin, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A small vessel is caught in a storm at sea. With no fuel and no radio, Boatswain Pukhov — an amateur pigeon breeder — sends two pigeons carrying a message about the tugboat’s dire situation. One of them, named Pilot, reaches land. The crew is rescued, and Pilot is given to a schoolboy from Moscow who took part in this difficult voyage.
Who’s in it. Faithful Hearts stars Roza Makagonova as Olya Veselova, Aleksei Gribov as Pukhov, Kostya's uncle, Vladimir Arkov as Kostya Pukhov and Lev Borisov as Seryozha Morgunov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Faithful Hearts has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faithful Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Faithful Hearts tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faithful Hearts (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Faithful Hearts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Faithful Hearts worth watching?
- Faithful Hearts holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Faithful Hearts?
- Faithful Hearts stars Roza Makagonova, Aleksei Gribov, Vladimir Arkov, Lev Borisov and Valentin Abramov.
- When was Faithful Hearts released?
- Faithful Hearts was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.