The Third Blow (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, The Third Blow is a war and history film directed by Igor Savchenko, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. On April 1944, Joseph Stalin orders the Red Army to liberate the Crimea from the German occupiers. The Wehrmacht's local commanders beg Hitler to allow them to retreat from the vulnerable position, but he refuses. After a fierce battle, the Soviet forces destroy the German and Romanian units defending the peninsula and retake Sevastopol.
Who’s in it. The Third Blow stars Aleksei Dikiy as Joseph Stalin, Ivan Pereverzev as General Yakov Kreizer, Mark Bernes as Sailor Chmega and Mikhail Astangov as General Erwin Jaenecke, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Blow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Blow tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Blow (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Third Blow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Third Blow?
- The Third Blow stars Aleksei Dikiy, Ivan Pereverzev, Mark Bernes, Mikhail Astangov and Aleksei Dikij.
- When was The Third Blow released?
- The Third Blow was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.