Moscow Strikes Back
Original title: Разгром немецких войск под Москвой
“IT'S SENSATIONAL!”
Overview
A Soviet documentary chronicling the Battle of Moscow (October 1941 – January 1942), when Red Army forces repelled the German advance on the capital. Shot by numerous frontline cameramen, it combines harrowing footage of combat and civilian suffering with scenes of Nazi atrocities, framed against themes of Russian heroism and cultural survival. Originally released under the title Defeat of the German Armies Near Moscow, the English-language version, narrated by Edward G. Robinson, was retitled Moscow Strikes Back. The film won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Warning: contains graphic images.
Top-billed cast
- EEdward G. Robinson
- NN. Dubravin
Crew
- Directors
- Ilya Kopalin, Leonid Varlamov
- Writer
- Pyotr Pavlenko
- Producers
- Nicholas Napoli, G. Azov
- Production
- Tsentralnaya Studiya Kinokhroniki
Frequently asked questions
What is Moscow Strikes Back rated?
Moscow Strikes Back has an audience rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 15 votes.
Who directed Moscow Strikes Back?
Moscow Strikes Back was directed by Ilya Kopalin, Leonid Varlamov.
When was Moscow Strikes Back released?
Moscow Strikes Back was released in 1942.
