Front-line Cameraman (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1946, Front-line Cameraman is a war and documentary film directed by Maria Slavinskaya, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. A tribute to Soviet cameraman Vladimir Sushchinsky, killed in the liberation of Breslau in 1945, featuring his funeral and final footage by fallen colleagues. The film honors the 252 front-line cameramen of the Central Documentary Film Studio, one in five of whom died while recording the war, leaving behind millions of meters of film and hundreds of newsreels as a lasting record of the conflict.
Who’s in it. Front-line Cameraman stars Leonid Khmara as Narrator (voice) and Vladimir Sushchinskiy as Self (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Front-line Cameraman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Front-line Cameraman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Front-line Cameraman tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Front-line Cameraman (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Front-line Cameraman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Front-line Cameraman worth watching?
- Front-line Cameraman holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Front-line Cameraman?
- Front-line Cameraman stars Leonid Khmara and Vladimir Sushchinskiy.
- When was Front-line Cameraman released?
- Front-line Cameraman was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.