A band of soldiers, escorting some civilians across an Asian wasteland, are set upon and surrounded at a waterhole by a notorious horde of bandits . The soldiers determine to hold off the bandits until hoped-for reinforcements arrive.
Is it worth your time? If you like old-school tension—the kind where you can practically taste the dust in the air—then yes, The Thirteen is worth the watch. If you need quick cuts and constant movement, you’re going to be bored to tears within twenty minutes. This isn't a flashy action flick; it's a slow, heavy march ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Mikhail Romm
Robert N. Bradbury
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old-school tension—the kind where you can practically taste the dust in the air—then yes, The Thirteen is worth the watch. If you need quick cuts and constant movement, you’re going to be bored to tears within twenty minutes. This isn't a flashy action flick; it's a slow, heavy march toward an inevitable end. There’s something about the way the light hits the sand that makes you feel thirsty just looking at the screen. It’s surprisingly grounded for a film fro..."
Iosif Prut, Mikhail Romm
Soviet Union
1928 · IMDb 5.6
