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A Sleepless Night (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1960, A Sleepless Night is a drama film directed by Isidor Annensky, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. AYoung engineer Pavel Kaurov goes to his first destination — to the port city of Sibirsk. He is appointed to lead a group of cranes: gantry and floating. After several troubles Pavel mastered the port work and received a serious assignment. Meanwhile, his fiancee Nina, an architect by profession, is arriving in Siberia. However, besides Pavel, fellow students came to the station to meet her — Petunin's brother and sister, in whose house she is staying. Soon Annushka, who has long loved Pavel, arrives. From that day on, he had trouble after trouble. After a crane accident, which happened through his fault, the hero pulls himself together and does everything to regain the confidence of the brigade...

Who’s in it. A Sleepless Night stars Yuriy Solomin as Pavel Kaurov, Evgeniy Samoylov as Pavel's father, Lyudmila Chernyshyova as Pavel's mother and Dzhemma Osmolovskaya as Annushka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Sleepless Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Sleepless Night page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Sleepless Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Sleepless Night (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Sleepless Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Sleepless Night worth watching?
A Sleepless Night holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Sleepless Night?
A Sleepless Night stars Yuriy Solomin, Evgeniy Samoylov, Lyudmila Chernyshyova, Dzhemma Osmolovskaya and Margarita Volodina.
When was A Sleepless Night released?
A Sleepless Night was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.