Only Old Men Are Going to Battle

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Summaries

During World War II, a Soviet veteran pilot teaches newcomers that war is transient, and music is eternal.

Stunning World War II flying sequences as the Soviet Air Force battles the Luftwaffe. Veteran Russian pilots teach their new recruits about life, death, and love. When the older men fly into battle, will the young pilots be ready to fight, and how many will return?—Anonymous

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Keywords
  • world war two
  • aerial combat
  • ukraine
  • great patriotic war
  • soviet air force
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Aug 11, 1974
Countries of origin Soviet Union
Official sites Dovzhenko Film Studios
Language Russian Ukrainian
Production companies Dovzhenko Film Studios

Box office

Budget $500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 32m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
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