Story of a Real Man

1948

1h 36m

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Alexey Meresyev was a fighter pilot during the war. One day he was shot down by Nazis, and because of his wounds both of his legs had to be cut off up to his knees. Because of his spirit and courage, Alexey was able to overcome his disability. He learned not only to walk on his artificial limps, but even dance and fly the plane again. Based on a real-life story.

Writers

Mariya Smirnova(writer by)
Boris Polevoy(novel by)
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Pavel Kadochnikov
Aleksei Meresyev
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Nikolai Okhlopkov
Kommissar Worobjew
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Aleksey Dikiy
Wassilij Wassiljewitsch
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Vasili Merkuryev
Stepan Ivanovich
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Ivan Ryzhov
больной в санатории (нет в титрах)
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Aleksei Alekseyev
doctor (uncredited)
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Boris Dobronravov
Chairman of the commission

Writers

Mariya Smirnova(writer by)
Boris Polevoy(novel by)

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Release date

October 21, 1948 (United States)

Country of origin

Soviet Union

Language

Russian

Production company

Mosfilm

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