Zhanna Prokhorenko

Acting

Zhanna Prokhorenko

Born May 11, 1940 · Poltava, USSR (Ukraine)

Died August 1, 2011 · aged 71

Zhanna Prokhorenko (11 May 1940 – 1 August 2011) was a Soviet actress, best known for her role in Grigory Chukhray's film Ballad of a Soldier. She was awarded People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1988. She was also a recipient of the Order of the Badge of Honour and of the Medal "For Labour Valour".

Known For

Ballad of a SoldierBallad of a Soldier · 1959
Ballad of a Soldier
8.01959
MovieDramaRomance
During World War II, earnest young Russian soldier Alyosha Skvortsov is rewarded with a short leave of absence for performing a heroic deed on the battlefield. Feeling homesick, he decides to visit his mother. Due to his kindhearted nature, however, Alyosha is repeatedly sidetracked by his efforts to help those he encounters, including a lovely girl named Shura. In his tour of a country devastated by war, he struggles to keep hope alive.
Golden MineGolden Mine · 1977
Golden Mine
7.11977
MovieCrimeMystery
The film is set in the 1970s Leningrad, Russia. Fugitive Brunov is a dangerous criminal, who escaped from jail. He is after the treasure that was hidden by him years ago at his former country-house. He is having plastic surgery to hide his identity, while preparing for his next crime. He is trying to kill another man, who is also after the same treasure. Investigators Zarubin, Kromkin and Lebedeva are untangling the case.
Attack and RetreatAttack and Retreat · 1964
Attack and Retreat
6.71964
MovieDramaHistory
Chronicle of the unheralded and unsuccessful invasion of the Soviet Union by the Italian army during World War II.
SokolovoSokolovo · 1975
Sokolovo
4.31975
MovieWarHistory
The plot begins in the Soviet Union showing first efforts to establish the Czechoslovak legion in 1942. The film also shows the assassination of Heydrich and the subsequent annihilation of Lidice. The main topis of the film is battles with German troops for Sokolovo.
The Red Snowball TreeThe Red Snowball Tree · 1974
The Red Snowball Tree
7.11974
MovieDrama
A thief named Egor, having served a term in prison, goes to the country to meet his pen-friend Lyuba, a kind genial village woman. Egor comes to love Lyuba sincerely. Now he has friends, work and a beloved woman, he decides to break with his criminal past and start a new life. However, his former criminal associates interfere brutally.
There Is No Stranger's LandThere Is No Stranger's Land · 1990
There Is No Stranger's Land
1990
Movie
Charlotte NecklaceCharlotte Necklace · 1984
Charlotte Necklace
6.71984
MovieCrimeMystery
While investigating a murder KGB detectives discover a criminal group which transfers a stolen artworks abroad .
Point, Point, Comma...Point, Point, Comma... · 1972
Point, Point, Comma...
7.01972
MovieComedyFamily
A lyric comedy about eight-graders, their life and first love...

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