While Defending the Front Line (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1965, While Defending the Front Line is a drama and war film directed by Yuliy Fayt, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Volkhov Front in 1942. The young political instructor of the counter-propaganda department of the headquarters of the division Rusanov is torn to the forefront. Together with an experienced warrior — captain Shaternikov — the hero gets to the forefront and transmits from the sound transmission programs addressed to German soldiers. And in the hours of calm passes several kilometers in order to see Katya, the signal woman of a neighboring sector of the front.
Who’s in it. While Defending the Front Line stars Igor Kosukhin as Rusanov, Viktor Avdyushko as Shaternikov, Svetlana Svetlichnaya as Katya and Vladimir Belokurov as Shorokhov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, While Defending the Front Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch While Defending the Front Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of While Defending the Front Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch While Defending the Front Line (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for While Defending the Front Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is While Defending the Front Line worth watching?
- While Defending the Front Line holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in While Defending the Front Line?
- While Defending the Front Line stars Igor Kosukhin, Viktor Avdyushko, Svetlana Svetlichnaya, Vladimir Belokurov and Aleksandr Demyanenko.
- When was While Defending the Front Line released?
- While Defending the Front Line was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.