Summary

Fascist Italy's prime-minister Mussolini is arrested following the Allies landing in Sicily. Meanwhile, Soviet troops plan their offense towards Kyiv. Lt. Col. Lukin's regiment crosses the Dnieper river as the division's vanguard. Unbeknownst to them, they're merely a ploy to mislead the Germans so the rest of the army can catch them off guard.

Release Date

08 May 1969

Production Companies

DDL Cinematografica, Avala Film, Mosfilm, DEFA, Zespół Filmowy "Start"

Production Countries

East Germany, Italy, Poland, Soviet Union, Yugoslavia