Solo (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, Solo is a drama and war film directed by Konstantin Lopushansky, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Lopushansky's second film focuses on a few hours in the life of a soloist musician during the siege of Leningrad, in WWII. The Leningrad philharmonic is going to play Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony, which is to be broadcast to England. The soloist, like his fellow musicians, is weak and half-starved, and doubts whether he will be able to perform well enough.
Who’s in it. Solo stars Nikolay Grinko as Aleksandr Mihaylovich, Svetlana Smirnova as Pregnant woman in a bath, Viktor Gogolev as Viktor Sergeevich and Yuri Radionov as Sergey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Solo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Solo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Solo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Solo (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Solo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Solo worth watching?
- Solo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Solo?
- Solo stars Nikolay Grinko, Svetlana Smirnova, Viktor Gogolev, Yuri Radionov and Lyudmila Arzhannikova.
- When was Solo released?
- Solo was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.