The Cranes Are Flying
"The compelling story of a girl's impassioned search for happiness."
Originally released in 1957. The Cranes Are Flying is a drama/romance film. directed by Mikheil Kalatozishvili.
Starring Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, and Vasili Merkuryev
Synopsis
Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (432 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tatyana Samoylova
as Veronika
Aleksey Batalov
as Boris
Vasili Merkuryev
as Fyodor Ivanovich
Aleksandr Shvorin
as Mark
Svetlana Kharitonova
as Irina
Konstantin Kadochnikov
as Volodya
Valentin Zubkov
as Stepan
Antonina Bogdanova
as Grandmother
Boris Kokovkin
as Chernov
Ekaterina Kupriyanova
as Anna Mikhaylovna
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cranes Are Flying about?
Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses...
Who directed The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying was directed by Mikheil Kalatozishvili.
How long is The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Cranes Are Flying released?
The Cranes Are Flying was released on October 12, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cranes Are Flying?
The main cast of The Cranes Are Flying includes Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Svetlana Kharitonova.
Is The Cranes Are Flying worth watching?
The Cranes Are Flying has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 432 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.