Swallow (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1957, Swallow is a drama and history film directed by Grigoriy Lipshits, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. The historical and revolutionary film tells about how during the civil war in Sevastopol the Bolshevik Alekseev and the investigator of the Tsarist Okhrana Yarnovsky met. The plot of the picture is based on the story of their meetings in the past.
Who’s in it. Swallow stars Tamara Alyoshina, Valentin Chernyak, Vladimir Druzhnikov and Vladimir Kandelaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Swallow sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swallow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swallow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swallow (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swallow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swallow worth watching?
- Swallow holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Swallow?
- Swallow stars Tamara Alyoshina, Valentin Chernyak, Vladimir Druzhnikov, Vladimir Kandelaki and Vsevolod Sanayev.
- When was Swallow released?
- Swallow was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.