Men and Beasts
Originally released in 1962. Men and Beasts is a drama film. directed by Sergei Gerasimov. With a runtime of 3h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nikolay Eryomenko, Tamara Makarova, and Zhanna Bolotova
Synopsis
The plot is based on the dramatic fate of the Red Army commander Aleksei Ivanovich Pavlov. Having been captured in January 1942 and being among the displaced persons, he didn't immediately decide to return to the USSR. Having rolled around the foreign country for 17 years, Aleksei nevertheless returned to his homeland. He goes to his brother in the south of the country to Sevastopol. Aleksei accidentally meets the doctor Anna Andreyevna, who was saved from death in besieged Leningrad. She travels by car from Moscow and also to the south, with her daughter Tanya; she suggests he join them. Aleksei tells about his life on the road.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
3h 20m
200 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Nikolay Eryomenko
as Aleksei Ivanovich Pavlov
Tamara Makarova
as Anna Andreyevna
Zhanna Bolotova
as Tanya
Vitali Doronin
as Pyotr Ivanovich Pavlov
Natalya Medvedeva
as Valentina Sergeyevna
Sergey Nikonenko
as Yuri Pavlov
Olesya Ivanova
as Varvara Andreyevna
Anastasiya Filippova
as Stepanida Gavrilovna
Mikhail Gluzskiy
as Klyachko
Vadim Zakharchenko
as Savateyev
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Men and Beasts about?
The plot is based on the dramatic fate of the Red Army commander Aleksei Ivanovich Pavlov. Having been captured in January 1942 and being among the displaced persons, he didn't immediately decide t...
Who directed Men and Beasts?
Men and Beasts was directed by Sergei Gerasimov.
How long is Men and Beasts?
Men and Beasts has a runtime of 3 hours and 20 minutes (200 minutes total).
When was Men and Beasts released?
Men and Beasts was released on November 2, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Men and Beasts?
The main cast of Men and Beasts includes Nikolay Eryomenko, Tamara Makarova, Zhanna Bolotova, Vitali Doronin, Natalya Medvedeva.