

Trial on the Road
1986, Russian. Directed by Aleksei German.
Shot in 1971 but banned until 1986, this distinctly Russian war story takes place in 1942 behind enemy lines. A regiment of partisans captures former Red Army lieutenant Lazarev who is dressed in a German uniform. He’s a Nazi defector and collaborator but now desires to switch back and fight with Russian partisans.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1986
- Original title
- Проверка на дорогах
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Eduard Volodarskiy
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Trial on the Road: quick answers
Is Trial on the Road worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Trial on the Road?
Trial on the Road runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Trial on the Road have a post-credits scene?
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Trial on the Road parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Trial on the Road on?
Trial on the Road isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1986. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Trial on the Road?
If you liked Trial on the Road, try 1942: Unknown Battle, The War Below, Kalashnikov AK-47.
Who directed Trial on the Road?
Trial on the Road (1986) was directed by Aleksei German and stars Rolan Bykov, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Vladimir Zamanskiy.