About the film
In large military exercises, a group of paratroopers under Lieutenant Tarasov is dropped behind the lines with almost nothing and told to locate the 'enemy' headquarters. Their rival, the tough officer Volentir, is hunting them.
With no supplies and little time, the paratroopers improvise: they borrow, bluff and trick their way through the countryside. The film mixes action, humour and army life.
It was a huge hit and a favourite of Soviet teenagers and soldiers; it still has tens of millions of views online.
Did you know?
- It is among the most viewed films on Mosfilm's YouTube channel, with over 30 million views.
- A sequel, Return Move, followed in 1981.
- The Soviet Airborne Forces reportedly helped with the filming.
