Night Witches
Originally released in 1981. Night Witches is a war/drama film. directed by Yevgeniya Zhigulenko. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Valentina Grushina, Yana Druz, and Nina Menshikova
Synopsis
Film will be based on the female flying unit that fought in the Battle of Moscow. They were dubbed "Night Witches" by the frightened German soldiers because of the deadly stealth of their light planes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Valentina Grushina
as Squadron Commander Ksana Zakharchenko
Yana Druz
as Galya Polikarpova
Nina Menshikova
as Mariya Ivanovna
Valeriya Zaklunnaya
as Guard Major Dusya Boguslavskaya
Tatyana Chernopyatova
as Julia Nesterova
Elena Astafeva
as Katya Maksimova
Aleksandra Sviridova
as Tonya Zhukova
Sergey Martynov
as Kostya Lazarev
Dodo Chogovadze
as Sofico
Stanislav Korenev
as Major General of Aviation
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Witches about?
Film will be based on the female flying unit that fought in the Battle of Moscow. They were dubbed "Night Witches" by the frightened German soldiers because of the deadly stealth of their light pla...
Who directed Night Witches?
Night Witches was directed by Yevgeniya Zhigulenko.
How long is Night Witches?
Night Witches has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Night Witches released?
Night Witches was released on June 6, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night Witches?
The main cast of Night Witches includes Valentina Grushina, Yana Druz, Nina Menshikova, Valeriya Zaklunnaya, Tatyana Chernopyatova.