City Under Attack

The film centers around Professor Runge, who conducts experiments with a deadly gas amid the looming threat of war. As the enemy prepares to strike, squadrons of planes deliver high-explosive and chemical bombs to a major Soviet industrial center. The story unfolds as an airborne landing force, led by White Guard officers, executes their plan of aggression against the Soviet Union.

City Under Attack presents a stark depiction of conflict and the complexities of warfare. Its portrayal of a future war aligns with the anxieties of the era, reflecting the geopolitical tensions of the time. Collectors of war films or those interested in Soviet cinema will find this film an intriguing exploration of historical themes through the lens of early 20th-century filmmaking.