Official poster of Ballad of a Soldier
⭐ 8/10
Movie • 1959

Ballad of a Soldier

“From the very pages of life itself!”

Drama Romance War
89 min

Synopsis

During World War II, earnest young Russian soldier Alyosha Skvortsov is rewarded with a short leave of absence for performing a heroic deed on the battlefield. Feeling homesick, he decides to visit his mother. Due to his kindhearted nature, however, Alyosha is repeatedly sidetracked by his efforts to help those he encounters, including a lovely girl named Shura. In his tour of a country devastated by war, he struggles to keep hope alive.

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Release date 1959-12-01
Original language RU
Status Released
Popularity 1