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📅 1978 ⏱️ 100 min ⭐ 6.0/10 👥 1 votes

🎭 TV Movie, Drama

Based on the true story of the attempted defection in 1970 by a Lithuanian seaman seeking political asylum in the United States. Kudirka was denied asylum and returned to the Soviets, charged with treason, and sentenced to ten years of hard labor. It was later discovered and verified that his mother had been born in Brooklyn and gone to Lithuania at a young age, which meant she was a U. S. citizen. As a result, Kudirka was declared a U. S. citizen and in 1974 released by the Soviets.

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Story Analysis

This 100-minute TV Movie/Drama takes viewers on an immersive journey through its narrative. The plot development showcases exceptional storytelling with carefully crafted character arcs and thematic depth.

Director

David Lowell Rich

Main Cast

Alan Arkin as Simas Kudirka

Richard Jordan as Cmdr. Edward Devon

Donald Pleasence as Capt. Vladimir Popov

George Dzundza as Gruzauskas

John McMartin as Phillip Chadway

Shirley Knight as Genna Kudirka

Marvin Silbersher as Cmdr. Burkalis

Peter Evans as Mott

Ted Shackelford as Blain

Barton Heyman as Dr. Paegle

Jack Blessing as Kabek

Nicholas Guest as Baltrunar

Matthew Arkin as Petras

Salem Ludwig as Assistant Supervisor

Donald Warnock as Stender

Writers

Bruce Feldman

Producers

Gerald W. Abrams, Gerald I. Isenberg, Richard Briggs

Production Information

Release Date: January 23, 1978

Runtime: 100 minutes

Original Language: EN

Production Companies: Paramount Television, The Jozak Company

Filming Locations: United States of America

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