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Status
Released
Release
1968
Runtime
1h 46m
The first of four theatrically released episode compilations of the TV series, featuring episodes 1 and 2. “The plot follows the adventures of the heroic crew of the Soviet tank “Rudy” and their loyal dog Szarik as they fight across the Eastern Front in World War II, blending thrilling battles with moments of friendship, compassion, and youthful innocence.
20 Cast Members
Roman Wilhelmi
Olgierd Jarosz
Franciszek Pieczka
Gustlik Jeleń
Janusz Gajos
Janek Kos
Włodzimierz Press
Grigorij Saakaszwili
Małgorzata Wiśniewska-Niemirska
Lidka Wiśniewska
Witold Pyrkosz
Franek Wichura
Zdzisław Karczewski
Jefim Siemionowicz ("The Crew")
Janusz Kłosiński
Czernousow ("The Crew")
Krzysztof Litwin
Zenek ("The Crew")
Józef Nalberczak
Fiedia ("The Crew")
Anna Lutosławska
Teacher ("Joy & Bitterness")
Tadeusz Kalinowski
Colonel ("Joy & Bitterness")
Wojciech Siemion
Cpl. Kucharek ("Joy & Bitterness")
Zygmunt Zintel
Gravedigger ("Joy & Bitterness")
Mieczysław Łoza
Major ("The Crew") (uncredited)
Tadeusz Skorulski
Soviet Soldier ("The Crew") (uncredited)
Janusz Hejnowicz
Hiding German ("Joy & Bitterness") (uncredited)
Tadeusz Kozłowski
Factory Worker ("Joy & Bitterness") (uncredited)
Jolanta Lothe
Traffic Cop ("Joy & Bitterness") (uncredited)
Asja Łamtiugina
Girl with Flowers ("Joy & Bitterness") (uncredited)
