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Liberation: Breakthrough

May 8, 1969 1h 27m 6.8/10 (24 votes)

Originally released in 1969. Liberation: Breakthrough is a war/drama film. directed by Yuri Ozerov. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Fritz Diez, Nikolay Olyalin, and Larisa Golubkina

Synopsis

Fascist Italy's prime-minister Mussolini is arrested following the Allies landing in Sicily. Meanwhile, Soviet troops plan their offense towards Kyiv. Lt. Col. Lukin's regiment crosses the Dnieper river as the division's vanguard. Unbeknownst to them, they're merely a ploy to mislead the Germans so the rest of the army can catch them off guard.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 8, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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User Rating 6.8/10 Good (24 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country East Germany + 4 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • DDL Cinematografica
  • Avala Film
  • Mosfilm
  • DEFA-Studio fΓΌr Spielfilme
  • ZespΓ³Ε‚ Filmowy "Start"

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberation: Breakthrough about?

Fascist Italy's prime-minister Mussolini is arrested following the Allies landing in Sicily. Meanwhile, Soviet troops plan their offense towards Kyiv. Lt. Col. Lukin's regiment crosses the Dnieper ...

Who directed Liberation: Breakthrough?

Liberation: Breakthrough was directed by Yuri Ozerov.

How long is Liberation: Breakthrough?

Liberation: Breakthrough has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Liberation: Breakthrough released?

Liberation: Breakthrough was released on May 8, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Liberation: Breakthrough?

The main cast of Liberation: Breakthrough includes Fritz Diez, Nikolay Olyalin, Larisa Golubkina, Ivo Garrani, Vladimir Samoylov.