Cast
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Vladimir Nikitin
as Баландин
Georgi Dvornikov
as Фёдор Калинушкин
Aleksandr Chernyavskiy
as Иван Рында
Valerii Panarin
as Egor Mukhin
Aleksandr Kirilin
as Vlas Zosimych Shergin
Alexey Oorzhak
as Munko Laptsui
Viktor Stepanenko
as Odintsov
Igor Chernitskiy
as Volodya Kolosov
Alexandr Parkhomenko
as Semyon Ladoga
Pavlo Morozenko
as vice admiral
Stanislav Korenev
as captain 1st rank
Nina Ilyina
as Fedora girl
Elena Voloshina
as Ivan's girlfriend
Crew
Director
- Evgeniy Sherstobitov
Writer
- Evgeniy Sherstobitov
Producer
- Ilya Fidman
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/War film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, We Take Everything Upon Ourselves distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director Evgeniy Sherstobitov 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 1981, 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 We Take Everything Upon Ourselves took approximately 4 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The costume department created over 305 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The screenplay went through 12 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The musical score contains over 79 unique compositions.
Historical Context
- In 1981, when this film was released:
- MTV launched, changing how music was marketed and consumed.
- Economic policies were shifting toward deregulation in many Western countries.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: July 14, 1981