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A Quiet Day at the End of the War (1970): Cast

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A Quiet Day at the End of the War is a 1970 short drama directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, starring Lev Durov as German, Sergey Nikonenko and Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy. It runs 38 minutes.

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A Quiet Day at the End of the War (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
38 min
Director
Nikita Mikhalkov
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Mosfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Quiet Day at the End of the War About?

The premise of A Quiet Day at the End of the War without spoilers.

As World War II ends, a wounded Soviet soldier and a Kazakh woman seek refuge in a richly decorated church, pausing to admire its ornate art. Their peace shatters when Nazi troops storm the sanctuary and desecrate the walls. Hidden, they watch the violation, and the soldier, stirred by pride, resolves to fight to preserve his country's history.

A Quiet Day at the End of the War Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • 1940s
  • world war two
  • great patriotic war
  • year 1944
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Cast & crew

A Quiet Day at the End of the War Cast & Characters

Lev Durov leads the cast as German, with Sergey Nikonenko as Andrei and Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Sergeant. Directed by Nikita Mikhalkov; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Nikita Mikhalkov

More films directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, best-rated first: 12, Sunstroke, Auto Stop and Dark Eyes.

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A Quiet Day at the End of the War Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Spokoynyy Den v Kontse Voyny” and “Une journée tranquille à la fin de la guerre”.

Also known as
  • Spokoynyy Den v Kontse Voyny
  • Une journée tranquille à la fin de la guerre

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A Quiet Day at the End of the War FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Quiet Day at the End of the War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Quiet Day at the End of the War?

A Quiet Day at the End of the War runs 38 minutes.

When was A Quiet Day at the End of the War released?

A Quiet Day at the End of the War was released on July 6, 1970.

Who directed A Quiet Day at the End of the War?

A Quiet Day at the End of the War was directed by Nikita Mikhalkov.

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Who is in the cast of A Quiet Day at the End of the War?

A Quiet Day at the End of the War stars Lev Durov as German, Sergey Nikonenko as Andrei and Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Sergeant, among 9 credited actors.

Does A Quiet Day at the End of the War have a post-credit scene?

No. A Quiet Day at the End of the War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Quiet Day at the End of the War in?

The original language of A Quiet Day at the End of the War is Russian.

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