The Alive and the Dead (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, The Alive and the Dead is a drama and war film directed by Aleksandr Stolper, running about 201 minutes.
What it’s about. A Russian war correspondent is drafted into the war and finds himself in the middle of battle. When he loses his party card, however, he is treated as a deserter until he finds help from a kind man. This Soviet war feature was considerably outspoken for the time as it addressed issues such as anti-Stalinism, Siberia and the inhumanity of war. Adapting his screenplay from a book by Constantin Simonov, Alexandre Stolper was responsible for writing as well as directing.
Who’s in it. The Alive and the Dead stars Kirill Lavrov as Ivan Sinzov, Oleg Efremov as Ivanov, Anatoliy Papanov as General Serpilin and Oleg Tabakov as Krutikov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Alive and the Dead 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 The Alive and the Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Alive and the Dead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Alive and the Dead (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Alive and the Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Alive and the Dead worth watching?
- The Alive and the Dead holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Alive and the Dead?
- The Alive and the Dead stars Kirill Lavrov, Oleg Efremov, Anatoliy Papanov, Oleg Tabakov and Lyudmila Krylova.
- When was The Alive and the Dead released?
- The Alive and the Dead was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 201 minutes.