They Fought for Their Motherland
In July 1942, in the Second World War, the rearguard of the Russian army protects the bridgehead of the Don River against the German army while the retreating Russian troops cross the bridge. While they move back to the Russian territory through the countryside, the soldiers show their companionship, sentiments, fears and heroism to defend their motherland.
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They Fought for Their Motherland
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 5, 1975
Runtime
2h 38m
Genres
War, History, Drama
User Score
71%
Original Title
Они сражались за Родину
Production Companies
Mosfilm
Director
Sergey Bondarchuk
Description
In July 1942, in the Second World War, the rearguard of the Russian army protects the bridgehead of the Don River against the German army while the retreating Russian troops cross the bridge. While they move back to the Russian territory through the countryside, the soldiers show their companionship, sentiments, fears and heroism to defend their motherland.
