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The Final Stand

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1917 meets Hacksaw Ridge, The Final Stand is a gripping and hard hitting WWII thriller based on the unbelievable true story of the heroic military stand outside Moscow in 1941. This historical action epic follows a group of Russian soldiers who were deployed to the front line, to fight alongside units from the Soviet Army in a bid to defend Moscow against the onslaught of the Nazi advance. Hopelessly outnumbered, thousands of young men bravely put their lives on the line in a battle that lasted almost two long weeks. With almost 3,500 deployed to hold up the last line of defense as the onslaught of Nazi soldier moved in, most never returned. This is the story of their honor, bravery, courage and true camaraderie.
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Cath Clarke Guardian Mar 4, 2021
2/5
An old-fashioned patriotic epic with slo-mo action scenes, intestines spewed on the battlefield and a soppy sentimental romance. Go to Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia Mar 8, 2021
There's plenty of blood, fighting and explosions. Indeed, the effects wouldn't look out of place in a Hollywood blockbuster. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Patrick O @RT81592757 May 12, 2026 It may be a "soppy", "romantic" film to your lead reviewer, but its emotional content, given the real horrific cost of Russia's defeat of Nazism, comes through as genuine. The suffering is accurately depicted, not sensationalised à la Hollywood. The film has no veneer of English sentimentalism or vainglory, which mars so many British war films. The Brits are talking up war with Russia at present; and Russophobia is the effete meme of armchair warriors in many a safe suburb in the "Home Counties". This film serves also as a timely reminder of what their troops and population can expect should they attack Russia. In Respectful Remembrance of the 27 million people of the Soviet Union (the largest number of any country or ethnic group) who perished in defeating Nazism, which includes these very young cadets and nurses. See more mudhutstudios @RT24054402 Feb 2, 2023 Well, its a war movie. But its mostly a Russian patriotic/propaganda film. The English language dubbing is sometimes almost passable. Having said that, the effects are quite good, the camera work is well done, and the music is excellent. See more Read all reviews
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Vadim Shmelyov

Director

Artyom Gubin

Actor

Igor' Yudin

Actor

Lubov Konstantinova

Actor

Igor Ugolnikov

Screenwriter

Vadim Shmelyov

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Synopsis 1917 meets Hacksaw Ridge, The Final Stand is a gripping and hard hitting WWII thriller based on the unbelievable true story of the heroic military stand outside Moscow in 1941. This historical action epic follows a group of Russian soldiers who were deployed to the front line, to fight alongside units from the Soviet Army in a bid to defend Moscow against the onslaught of the Nazi advance. Hopelessly outnumbered, thousands of young men bravely put their lives on the line in a battle that lasted almost two long weeks. With almost 3,500 deployed to hold up the last line of defense as the onslaught of Nazi soldier moved in, most never returned. This is the story of their honor, bravery, courage and true camaraderie.
Director
Vadim Shmelyov
Producer
Igor Ugolnikov
Screenwriter
Igor Ugolnikov, Vadim Shmelyov
Production Co
VoenFilm Studio
Genre
Action, Drama, War
Original Language
Russian
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 28, 2021
Runtime
2h 16m
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