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Ballad of a Soldier (1959): movie guide
Ballad of a Soldier (1959) is a Drama, Romance, War running about 89 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.0/10 from 230 votes. Notable cast includes Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1959-12-01
- Runtime: 89 min
- TMDB: 8.0/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1959-12-01
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What is Ballad of a Soldier about?
During World War II, earnest young Russian soldier Alyosha Skvortsov is rewarded with a short leave of absence for performing a heroic deed on the battlefield. Feeling homesick, he decides to visit his mother. Due to his kindhearted nature, however, Alyosha is repeatedly sidetracked by his efforts to help those he encounters, including a lovely girl named Shura. In his tour of a country devastated by war, he struggles to keep hope alive.
Cast highlights
Ballad of a Soldier features Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Elza Lezhdey. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1959-12-01. Runtime: 89 minutes. TMDB score: 8.0/10 (230 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance, War. Original language: ru. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Ballad of a Soldier?
- Ballad of a Soldier is listed as Drama, Romance, War on TMDB.
- How long is Ballad of a Soldier?
- Ballad of a Soldier runs about 89 minutes.
- Who stars in Ballad of a Soldier?
- Cast highlights include Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Elza Lezhdey.
- Does Cinema Box stream Ballad of a Soldier?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
