Strada infuocata

An old fashioned, Soviet war flick. Like most films of its time - this was made in 1957 - the plot is somewhat predictable; the good guys win (though some die or sacrifice themselves along the way) in the end; a romance develops naturally but without much interaction.

The director is good at building up suspense at different parts of the movie. The music is good and adds to the atmosphere. The acting is strong, 1950s style.

If you enjoy films not only for their entertainment value but also as a way to gain insights into society then this film is watchable. There's patriotism, some glorified worker comrades and action all baked into this film ... And it's from a state, the USSR / Soviet Union, which no longer exists.

A little bit of cinematic history.