
Kalashnikov AK-47(2020)
“The weapon that would change the world”
Overview
A Russian military propaganda film about the tank commander Kalashnikov, severely injured in battle in 1941. The accident leaves him incapacitated and unable to return to the front line. While recovering in the hospital, he begins creating the initial sketches of what will become one of the world’s most legendary weapons. A self-taught inventor is only 29 when he develops the now iconic assault riffle — the AK-47. Shot in occupied Crimea.
Director
Konstantin Buslov
Studio
R.B. Productions
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$2M
Cast

Yura Borisov
as Kalashnikov

Olga Lerman
as Katya

Artur Smolyaninov
as Engineer captain Lyutyy

Eldar Kalimulin
as Zaytsev

Vitaliy Khaev
as Major General Kurbatkin

Valeriy Barinov
as Major General Degtyarev

Anatoliy Lobotskiy
as Colonel Glukhov

Aleksey Vertkov
as State security captain Lobov

Dmitriy Bogdan
as Engineer Major Sudaev

Maksim Bityukov
as Kazakov

Armen Arushanyan
as Saakyants

Valery Afanasyev
as Chief artillery marshal Voronov
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2020
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
Russian
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
R.B. Productions • Etalon-Film • Okko
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Where can I watch Kalashnikov AK-47?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kalashnikov AK-47 (2020).
What is Kalashnikov AK-47 about?▼
A Russian military propaganda film about the tank commander Kalashnikov, severely injured in battle in 1941. The accident leaves him incapacitated and unable to return to the front line. While recovering in the hospital, he begins creating the initial sketches of what will become one of the world’s most legendary weapons. A self-taught inventor is only 29 when he develops the now iconic assault riffle — the AK-47. Shot in occupied Crimea.
Who directed Kalashnikov AK-47?▼
Kalashnikov AK-47 was directed by Konstantin Buslov and released in 2020. It is a war, history, drama film.
How long is Kalashnikov AK-47?▼
Kalashnikov AK-47 has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Kalashnikov AK-47?▼
The cast of Kalashnikov AK-47 includes Yura Borisov as Kalashnikov, Olga Lerman as Katya, Artur Smolyaninov as Engineer captain Lyutyy, Eldar Kalimulin as Zaytsev, Vitaliy Khaev as Major General Kurbatkin and more.
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