The Communist (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1958, The Communist is a drama and history film directed by Yuli Raizman, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A young ordinary communist, Vasiliy Gubanov, was among many who took part in the construction of the most important facility for the young republic, the power plant. He did his job in a way that was beyond human ability. He could love, too, with a passion and a passion for self, but his life was cut short very early.
Who’s in it. The Communist stars Evgeniy Urbanskiy as Vasiliy Gubanov, Sofya Pavlova as Anyuta Fokina, Boris Smirnov as Lenin and Yevgeni Shutov as Fyodor Fokin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Communist 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 The Communist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Communist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Communist (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Communist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Communist worth watching?
- The Communist holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Communist?
- The Communist stars Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Sofya Pavlova, Boris Smirnov, Yevgeni Shutov and Sergey Yakovlev.
- When was The Communist released?
- The Communist was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.