Gunpowder (1985)
Original title: Порох
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At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be doomed. The film is based on a true event: a small group of fearless soldiers transported a large supply of gunpowder through enemy lines to Leningrad.
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Yuri BelyayevNikolai Nikonov
Svetlana BragarnikKira Nikonova
Olga Samoshina
Lyubov KalyuzhnayaMaria Petrovna
Viktor SukhorukovVadim MakarovskiyAleksandr Kluyev
Nozheri Chonishviliprofessor Ivan Revazovich GedevanovVladimir Varentsovcaptain PetrakovKonstantin Saryninlieutenant Antipov
Loghman Karimovprivate GadzhibekovEvgeniy LiskonogZhdanov
Konstantin Lukashovboat captain GanichevKeywords
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Genre affinityDrama · WarTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Soviet UnionDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · World War IiDirector preference367957Actor preference336528 · 363746 · 897143
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Frequently asked questions about Gunpowder
What is Gunpowder about?
At the end of September 1941, Soviet artillery troops in besieged Leningrad realize that pretty soon they will fire their last shot, and after that the defense of the city will be doomed. The film is based on a true event: a small group of fearless soldiers transported a large supply of gunpowder through enemy lines to Leningrad.
How long is Gunpowder?
Gunpowder has a runtime of 92 minutes.