Midshipman Panin (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1960, Midshipman Panin is a drama and war film directed by Mikhail Shveitser, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. It is May 1912. Thirteen political prisoners are being tried in a naval fortress of Kronstadt. They are sentenced to death by hanging. A clandestine Bolshevik organization decides to free the prisoners during their transfer to the place of execution. Vasily Panin, a junker of a school of naval engineers, is one of those entrusted with this dangerous task.
Who’s in it. Midshipman Panin stars Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Vasiliy Panin, Nikita Podgornyj as Michman Vedernikov, Leonid Kuravlyov as Pyotr Kamushkin and Ivan Pereverzev as Ivan Grigoryev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Midshipman Panin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Midshipman Panin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Midshipman Panin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Midshipman Panin (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Midshipman Panin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Midshipman Panin worth watching?
- Midshipman Panin holds an audience score of 4.2 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 Midshipman Panin?
- Midshipman Panin stars Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Nikita Podgornyj, Leonid Kuravlyov, Ivan Pereverzev and Lev Polyakov.
- When was Midshipman Panin released?
- Midshipman Panin was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.