The White Sun of the Desert (1969) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The White Sun of the Desert (1969) — The setting is the east shore of the Caspian Sea (today's Turkmenistan) where the Red… Streaming on ...
The White Sun of the Desert (1969) Storyline
The setting is the east shore of the Caspian Sea (today's Turkmenistan) where the Red Army soldier Fyodor Sukhov has been fighting the Civil War in Russian Asia for a number of years. After being hospitalised and then demobbed, he sets off home to join his wife, only to be caught up in a desert fight between a Red Army cavalry unit and Basmachi guerrillas. The cavalry unit commander, Rahimov, "convinces" Sukhov to help, temporarily, with the protection of abandoned women of the Basmachi guerrilla leader Abdullah's harem. Leaving a young Red Army soldier, Petrukha, to assist Sukhov with the task, Rahimov and his cavalry unit set out to pursue fleeing Abdullah.Sukhov and women from Abdullah's harem return to a nearby shore town. Soon, looking for a seaway across the border, Abdullah and his gang come to the same town...
Full Cast & Crew
- Anatoliy Kuznetsov as Sukhov
- Pavel Luspekayev as Vereshchagin
- Spartak Mishulin as Said
- Kakhi Kavsadze as Abdulla
- Raisa Kurkina as Nastasya
- Nikolai Godovikov as Petrukha
- Tatyana Fedotova as Gulchatai
- Musa Dudayev as Rakhimov
- Nikolai Badyev as Lebedev
- Vladimir Kadochnikov as Semyon
- Galina Luchai as Катерина Матвеевна, жена Сухова
- Svetlana Slivinskaya as Саида, старшая жена Абдуллы
- Velta Deglav as Хафиза, жена Абдуллы
- D. Gerami as Ибрагим, бандит
- Igor Milonov as Аристарх, бандит
Why Watch The White Sun of the Desert?
The Vibe: The White Sun of the Desert is a adrenaline-fueled and fast-paced action and drama and romance movie from 1969. Directed by Vladimir Motyl, and starring Anatoliy Kuznetsov, Pavel Luspekayev, Spartak Mishulin The setting is the east shore of the Caspian Sea (today's Turkmenistan) where the Red Army soldier Fyodor Sukhov has been fighting the Civil War in Russian Asia for a number of years.
Fan Reception: Boasting a solid score of 7.2/10, The White Sun of the Desert delivers a polished experience that stands out in the crowded Action landscape.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 23m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for fans of high-octane spectacle and epic set pieces. If you enjoy movies that blends action with drama elements, The White Sun of the Desert deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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