Guerrilla Brigade (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Guerrilla Brigade is a drama, war and history film directed by Igor Savchenko, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Episodic story of the resistance to the German invasion of the Ukraine in 1918 during World War 1, and made as an example of the guerrilla warfare and fierce spirit in which Ukrainian peasants were again resisting Teuton onslaughts in 1939. Highlights a small band of guerrillas and their battles using scythes, shotguns and, often, just clubs against the Kaiser's army in the Ukrainian forests.
Who’s in it. Guerrilla Brigade stars Lev Sverdlin as Chubenko, Stepan Shkurat as Yakim Nedolya, Pyotr Masokha as Ivan Polovets and Mikhail Troyanovsky as Musiy Polovets, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Guerrilla Brigade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guerrilla Brigade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guerrilla Brigade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guerrilla Brigade (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guerrilla Brigade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guerrilla Brigade worth watching?
- Guerrilla Brigade holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guerrilla Brigade?
- Guerrilla Brigade stars Lev Sverdlin, Stepan Shkurat, Pyotr Masokha, Mikhail Troyanovsky and Vladimir Osvetsimsky.