The White Sun of the Desert
The White Sun of the Desert (1969) is an action drama, directed by Vladimir Motyl. It stars Anatoliy Kuznetsov and Pavel Luspekayev. The 83-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.
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What The White Sun of the Desert Is About
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...
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What is The White Sun of the Desert about?
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.
Where can I watch The White Sun of the Desert?
The White Sun of the Desert is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The White Sun of the Desert?
The White Sun of the Desert runs for 83 minutes (1h 23m).
When did The White Sun of the Desert come out?
The White Sun of the Desert was released in 1969.
Who directed The White Sun of the Desert?
The White Sun of the Desert was directed by Vladimir Motyl.
Who stars in The White Sun of the Desert?
The White Sun of the Desert stars Anatoliy Kuznetsov, Pavel Luspekayev, Spartak Mishulin, Kakhi Kavsadze.
What is The White Sun of the Desert's rating?
The White Sun of the Desert holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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