Front Without Flanks (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, Front Without Flanks is a drama and war film directed by Igor Gostev, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. A first episode in the trilogy about the Russian partisan's resistance against the Nazi occupation of Russia during WWII. The film is set in August of 1941, when the Nazi forces invaded and occupied the European part of Russia. Major Mlynsky is in charge of the special group of partisans. His group is absorbing other small groups of Russian soldiers, who managed to survive from the attacks of the overwhelming Nazi forces. The Nazi Armies are advancing to Moscow. Major Mlynsky is organizing the Russian partisan's resistance against the Nazis, behind the enemy lines.
Who’s in it. Front Without Flanks stars Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Ivan Petrovich Mlynsky, Major, Oleg Zhakov as grandfather Matvey Egorovich, Galina Polskikh as Zina, the nurse and Semyon Morozov as Seregin, captain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Front Without Flanks 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 Front Without Flanks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Front Without Flanks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Front Without Flanks (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Front Without Flanks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Front Without Flanks worth watching?
- Front Without Flanks 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 Front Without Flanks?
- Front Without Flanks stars Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Oleg Zhakov, Galina Polskikh, Semyon Morozov and Yevgeni Shutov.
- When was Front Without Flanks released?
- Front Without Flanks was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.