Moscow Strikes Back (1942)

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A Soviet documentary chronicling the Battle of Moscow (October 1941 – January 1942), when Red Army forces repelled the German advance on the capital. Shot by numerous frontline cameramen, it combines harrowing footage of combat and civilian suffering with scenes of Nazi atrocities, framed against themes of Russian heroism and cultural survival. Originally released under the title Defeat of the German Armies Near Moscow, the English-language version, narrated by Edward G. Robinson, was retitled Moscow Strikes Back. The film won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Warning: contains graphic images.

Director: Leonid Varlamov, Ilya Kopalin
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 55 min
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Editing: Ilya Kopalin, Leonid Varlamov
Production: Tsentralnaya Studiya Kinokhroniki
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Leonid Varlamov, Ilya Kopalin
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moscow Strikes Back about?
A Soviet documentary chronicling the Battle of Moscow (October 1941 – January 1942), when Red Army forces repelled the German advance on the capital. Shot by numerous frontline cameramen, it combines harrowing footage of combat and civilian suffering with scenes of Nazi atrocities, framed against themes of Russian heroism and cultural survival. Originally released under the title Defeat of the German Armies Near Moscow, the English-language version, narrated by Edward G. Robinson, was retitled Moscow Strikes Back. The film won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Warning: contains graphic images.
Who directed Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back was directed by Leonid Varlamov, Ilya Kopalin.
Who stars in Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back stars N. Dubravin, Edward G. Robinson.
How long is Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back is a Documentary, War film.
Where was Moscow Strikes Back produced?
Moscow Strikes Back was produced in Soviet Union.