The Ascent (1977)

Cast

• Boris Plotnikov - Борис Андреевич Сотников
• Vladimir Gostyukhin - Коля Рыбак
• Sergey Yakovlev - Пётр Сыч, староста
• Lyudmila Polyakova - Авгинья Демчиха
• Viktoriya Goldentul - Бася
• Anatoliy Solonitsyn - Павел Гаврилович Портнов, следователь у фашистов
• Mariya Vinogradova - старостиха
• Nikolai Sektimenko - Стась Гоменюк, полицай
• Leonid Yukhin - командир партизанского отряда
• Aleksandr Zvenigorskiy - немецкий офицер

Screenplay

• Vasili Bykov (Novel)
• Yuri Klepikov
• Larisa Shepitko
• Aida Repina (Script Editor)

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, The Horror of War and Humanity, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

world war ii, soviet union, snow, partisan, woman director, integrity, 1940s, tragic

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ascent about?

During a freezing WWII winter, two Soviet partisans on a mission to gather food contend with the temperature, the occupying Germans, and their own psyches.

Who directed The Ascent?

The Ascent was directed by Larisa Shepitko.

Who stars in The Ascent?

The Ascent stars Boris Plotnikov, Vladimir Gostyukhin, Sergey Yakovlev, Lyudmila Polyakova, Viktoriya Goldentul, Anatoliy Solonitsyn.

How long is The Ascent?

The Ascent has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).

What genre is The Ascent?

The Ascent is a Drama, War film.

Where was The Ascent produced?

The Ascent was produced in Soviet Union.

What are the themes of The Ascent?

The themes of The Ascent include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, The Horror of War and Humanity, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.