Cast
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Sergey Nikonenko
as Николай Спичкин
Lyudmila Gurchenko
as Вера Арсенова
Anatoliy Ignatyev
as Вадим Баранов
Armen Dzhigarkhanyan
as Артём Арсенов
Fyodor Odinokov
as Семён Иванович
Levan Pilpani
as Shota Iliani
Stepan Krylov
as комиссар
Stanislav Govorukhin
as немецкий офицер
Bukhuti Zakariadze
as
Nikolay Fedortsov
as Ranenyy
A. Ivanov
as
N. Ivanov
as
Nellya Khadzhiyeva
as mama Timura
Valeriy Kozelov
as
V. Litvinov
as
Crew
Director
- Stanislav Govorukhin
Writer
- Eduard Volodarskiy
- Stanislav Govorukhin
Producer
- Oleg Galkin
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/War film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, White Explosion distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Stanislav Govorukhin brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1969, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of White Explosion took approximately 33 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 75 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 118 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 11 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The costume department created over 143 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1969, when this film was released:
- The space race between the USSR and USA was at its height.
- Counterculture movements were challenging traditional values.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 19, 1969
- Runtime: 1h 15m