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.
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.
SokolovoSokolovo · 1975
Sokolovo
★ 4.21975
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.
One Chance in One ThousandOne Chance in One Thousand · 1969
One Chance in One Thousand
★ 4.31969
MovieAdventureWar
In German-occupied Crimea during WWII, a group of Russian soldiers employ unusual tactics to steal classified documents from their enemies.
But What If This Is Love?But What If This Is Love? · 1961
But What If This Is Love?
★ 5.41961
MovieRomanceDrama
High school students Ksenya and Boris are in love but all the world is against them.
The Witches CaveThe Witches Cave · 1990
The Witches Cave
★ 5.71990
MovieFantasyScience Fiction
An interstellar expedition is sent to study a strange planet. Despite the fact that creatures from various Earth time periods inhabit the world, the natives possess metal swords, even though they should have no knowledge of such weaponry.

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