The Defection of Simas Kudirka (1978)
1978 · 1h 40m · TV Movie, Drama
Genres: 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.
Director: David Lowell Rich
Writers: Bruce Feldman
Music by: David Shire
Cinematography: Jacques R. Marquette
Editor: John A. Martinelli
Cast
Alan Arkin as Simas KudirkaRichard Jordan as Cmdr. Edward DevonDonald Pleasence as Capt. Vladimir PopovGeorge Dzundza as GruzauskasJohn McMartin as Phillip ChadwayShirley Knight as Genna KudirkaMarvin Silbersher as Cmdr. BurkalisPeter Evans as MottTed Shackelford as BlainBarton Heyman as Dr. PaegleJack Blessing as KabekNicholas Guest as BaltrunarMore like this
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