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How the Steel Was Tempered (1942): Cast

How the Steel Was Tempered (1942) movie poster

How the Steel Was Tempered is a 1942 war drama directed by Mark Donskoy, starring Boris Andreyev, Aleksandr Khvylya and Vladimir Balashov. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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How the Steel Was Tempered (1942) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Mark Donskoy
Genres
Drama , War , History
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is How the Steel Was Tempered About?

The premise of How the Steel Was Tempered without spoilers.

The film adapts a classic novel and was one of only two movies produced during World II that tackled the Russian Civil War after the Bolshevik Revolution. It reflects a time when filmmakers and audiences were turning away from distant history toward the pressing realities of the ongoing global conflict.

How the Steel Was Tempered Themes & Keywords

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  • train
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

How the Steel Was Tempered Cast & Characters

Boris Andreyev leads the cast, with Aleksandr Khvylya and Vladimir Balashov. Directed by Mark Donskoy; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mark Donskoy

More films directed by Mark Donskoy: Foma Gordeyev, The Horse That Cried, Mother and The Taras Family.

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How the Steel Was Tempered Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Як гартувалася криця” and “Heroes Are Made”.

Also known as
  • Як гартувалася криця
  • Heroes Are Made
  • 钢铁是怎样炼成的
  • Et l’acier fut trempé
  • Así se templó el acero

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How the Steel Was Tempered FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of How the Steel Was Tempered, each answered in a sentence.

How long is How the Steel Was Tempered?

How the Steel Was Tempered runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was How the Steel Was Tempered released?

How the Steel Was Tempered was released on September 28, 1942.

Who directed How the Steel Was Tempered?

How the Steel Was Tempered was directed by Mark Donskoy.

More films by Mark Donskoy

Who is in the cast of How the Steel Was Tempered?

How the Steel Was Tempered stars Boris Andreyev, Aleksandr Khvylya and Vladimir Balashov, among 13 credited actors.

Does How the Steel Was Tempered have a post-credit scene?

No. How the Steel Was Tempered has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is How the Steel Was Tempered in?

The original language of How the Steel Was Tempered is Russian.

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