The Commissars (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1971, The Commissars is a drama and history film directed by Mykola Mashchenko, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. This ideologically charged film as a typical sample of Soviet version of history portrays the events in Ukraine in 1921 after the defeat of Ukrainian liberation struggle and the occupation of the country by invading Bolshevik hordes. The Bolsheviks are good guys and Ukrainian rebels refusing to submit to a new, this time Soviet, slavery are portrayed as bandits and brigands fighting against their own people.
Who’s in it. The Commissars stars Konstantin Stepankov as Fedor, Ivan Mykolaichuk as Gromov, Fedir Panasenko as Gerasimenko and Boryslav Brondukov as Koval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Commissars 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 The Commissars page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Commissars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Commissars (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Commissars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Commissars worth watching?
- The Commissars holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Commissars?
- The Commissars stars Konstantin Stepankov, Ivan Mykolaichuk, Fedir Panasenko, Boryslav Brondukov and Vladimir Skomarovsky.
- When was The Commissars released?
- The Commissars was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.