Alaska - Foxes
Originally released in 1964. Alaska - Foxes is a action/drama film. directed by Werner W. Wallroth.
Starring Thomas Weisgerber, Hans-Peter Minetti, and Wolf Kaiser
Synopsis
Captain Jim Leslie, a US Air Force pilot, is transferred to a remote Alaskan base not far from the Soviet border. Here he meets his old friend Harris again and falls in love with Brenda, the commander's daughter. He then comes into conflict with her fiancé, Senator Gordon Gray. At his instigation, he is sent on a dangerous mission with Harris and the navigator Hester: During a storm, the buoys deployed to locate Soviet submarines must be checked. During the emergency landing on an ice floe, Harris suffers a life-threatening injury. They are in Soviet territory, but in view of the situation Jim disregards the radio ban and sends a distress signal. A Soviet submarine appears, Harris is operated on and they are helped to get the plane ready for take-off. Arriving at the base, Jim is arrested. Brenda turns her back on him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Thomas Weisgerber
as Jim Leslie
Hans-Peter Minetti
as Bob Harris
Wolf Kaiser
as Colonel Reed
Friederike Aust
as Brenda Reed
Ivan Malré
as Gordon Gray
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Sowjetischer Arzt
Hans Teuscher
as Sowjetischer Soldat
Hans-Joachim Blochwitz
as Patrick
Jochen Diestelmann
as Bryan
Werner Ilsemann
as Barkeeper
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska - Foxes about?
Captain Jim Leslie, a US Air Force pilot, is transferred to a remote Alaskan base not far from the Soviet border. Here he meets his old friend Harris again and falls in love with Brenda, the comman...
Who directed Alaska - Foxes?
Alaska - Foxes was directed by Werner W. Wallroth.
How long is Alaska - Foxes?
Alaska - Foxes has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Alaska - Foxes released?
Alaska - Foxes was released on July 24, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alaska - Foxes?
The main cast of Alaska - Foxes includes Thomas Weisgerber, Hans-Peter Minetti, Wolf Kaiser, Friederike Aust, Ivan Malré.