Afgan: The Soviet Experience
Originally released in 1989. Afgan: The Soviet Experience is a documentary/war film. directed by Jeff B. Harmon. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
During the 1980s, Russia fought a disastrous war in Afghanistan. Shot by a Western crew, the 40 minute film includes footage of combat missions with the Spetsnaz elite units, helicopter gunship pilots from a Kabul-based Air Assault Unit flying missions, the patrolling of the Salang mountain pass and the military hospital in Kabul. Soviet General Lev Serebrov referred to the making of the film as "An experiment in glasnost".
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
0h 40m
40 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Duce films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afgan: The Soviet Experience about?
During the 1980s, Russia fought a disastrous war in Afghanistan. Shot by a Western crew, the 40 minute film includes footage of combat missions with the Spetsnaz elite units, helicopter gunship pil...
Who directed Afgan: The Soviet Experience?
Afgan: The Soviet Experience was directed by Jeff B. Harmon.
How long is Afgan: The Soviet Experience?
Afgan: The Soviet Experience has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).
When was Afgan: The Soviet Experience released?
Afgan: The Soviet Experience was released on October 9, 1989 in theaters.