
The Drummer's Tale
1985, Russian. Directed by Eduard Dmytriyev.
A story about the feat of an unusual military unit - a brass band that took part in the heroic defense of Sevastopol.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 11 July 1985
- Original title
- Рассказ барабанщика
- Country
- Soviet Union
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What The Drummer's Tale is based on
The Drummer's Tale is adapted from a novel.
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The Drummer's Tale runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Drummer's Tale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 July 1985. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drummer's Tale?
If you liked The Drummer's Tale, try The Scarlet and the Black, Sahara, They Fought for Their Motherland.
Who directed The Drummer's Tale?
The Drummer's Tale (1985) was directed by Eduard Dmytriyev and stars Lev Durov, Volodymyr Shpudeiko, Valentin Belokhvostik.
What is The Drummer's Tale based on?
The Drummer's Tale is adapted from a novel.