The Commissar (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1967, The Commissar is a drama and war film directed by Aleksandr Askoldov, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Klavdia Vavilova, a Red Army cavalry commissar, is waylaid by an unexpected pregnancy. She stays with a Jewish family to give birth and is softened somewhat by the experience of family life.
Who’s in it. The Commissar stars Nonna Mordyukova as Klavdia Vavilova, Rolan Bykov as Yefim Mahazannik, Rayisa Nedashkivska as Maria Mahazannik and Vasiliy Shukshin as The Commandant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Commissar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Commissar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Commissar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Commissar (1967)?
- In US, The Commissar is available to stream on Klassiki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Commissar worth watching?
- The Commissar holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Commissar?
- The Commissar stars Nonna Mordyukova, Rolan Bykov, Rayisa Nedashkivska, Vasiliy Shukshin and Lyudmila Volynskaya.
- When was The Commissar released?
- The Commissar was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.