About this movie
A Soviet documentary chronicling the Battle of Moscow (October 1941 – January 1942), when Red Army forces repelled the German advance on the capital. Shot by numerous frontline cameramen, it combines harrowing footage of combat and civilian suffering with scenes of Nazi atrocities, framed against themes of Russian heroism and cultural survival. Originally released under the title Defeat of the German Armies Near Moscow, the English-language version, narrated by Edward G. Robinson, was retitled Moscow Strikes Back. The film won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Warning: contains graphic images.
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Year
1942
Runtime
55m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.6/10
Votes
17
Genre
Documentary, War
Director
Language
RU
Cast
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Questions about Moscow Strikes Back
How long is Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back has a runtime of 55m ( and 55 minutes).
Who directed Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back was directed by Ilya Kopalin and released in 1942.
What genre is Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back is a Documentary, War film (1942).
Who stars in Moscow Strikes Back?
The cast of Moscow Strikes Back includes N. Dubravin, Edward G. Robinson.
What is the TMDB rating for Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back has a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 based on 17 votes.
