Afghan Breakdown (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1991, Afghan Breakdown is an action, drama and war film directed by Vladimir Bortko, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. During the main withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, a company of hardened paratroopers under the command of Major Bandura are joined by Steklov, the son of a high-ranking officer.
Who’s in it. Afghan Breakdown stars Michele Placido as Major Bandura, Tatyana Dogileva as Katya, Mikhail Zhigalov as Lieutenant colonel and Aleksey Serebryakov as Arsenyov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Afghan Breakdown 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 Afghan Breakdown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afghan Breakdown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afghan Breakdown (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Afghan Breakdown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Afghan Breakdown worth watching?
- Afghan Breakdown holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Afghan Breakdown?
- Afghan Breakdown stars Michele Placido, Tatyana Dogileva, Mikhail Zhigalov, Aleksey Serebryakov and Nina Ruslanova.
- When was Afghan Breakdown released?
- Afghan Breakdown was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.