Trial on the Road

1986 · directed by Aleksei German

Rating
75/100
Hit
no

Shot in 1971 but banned until 1986, this distinctly Russian war story takes place in 1942 behind enemy lines. A regiment of partisans captures former Red Army lieutenant Lazarev who is dressed in a German uniform. He’s a Nazi defector and collaborator but now desires to switch back and fight with Russian partisans.

Trial on the Road (1986), directed by Aleksei German, rates 75/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

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