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The Crossing

July 15, 1940 1h 14m

Originally released in 1940. The Crossing is a drama film. directed by Aleksandr Ivanov. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stepan Krylov, Yuliya Predtechenskaya, and Nikolay Vinogradov

Synopsis

About the heroic passage of the Red Army detachment through the Pamirs. The action dates back to the 30s. A strong earthquake is taking place in the area of ​​the Tajik village of Qizyl-Bel and the Soviet border outpost located nearby. With the help of the surviving radio station, the border guards manage to report the incident to the headquarters. A detachment of the Red Army is sent to help the victims. Fighters steadfastly and courageously overcome the difficulties of crossing the mountain spurs of the Pamirs. The detachment arrives in the village of Qizyl-Bel at the moment when the border guards and the local population are fighting off the Basmachi who have violated the border with their last strength. The enemy is defeated.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 15, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 14m 74 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Lenfilm

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crossing about?

About the heroic passage of the Red Army detachment through the Pamirs. The action dates back to the 30s. A strong earthquake is taking place in the area of ​​the Tajik village of Qizyl-Bel and...

Who directed The Crossing?

The Crossing was directed by Aleksandr Ivanov.

How long is The Crossing?

The Crossing has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).

When was The Crossing released?

The Crossing was released on July 15, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Crossing?

The main cast of The Crossing includes Stepan Krylov, Yuliya Predtechenskaya, Nikolay Vinogradov, Boris Muzalev, Georgy Kolosov.