Baltic Skies
Originally released in 1960. Baltic Skies is a drama/war film. directed by Vladimir Vengerov. With a runtime of 2h 43m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Pyotr Glebov, Vsevolod Platov, and Mikhail Ulyanov
Synopsis
Based on the novel of the same name by Nikolai Chukovsky.
The end of August 1941. At night, a truck rushes along the last road not yet occupied by the enemy to Leningrad. In the back of two — civil aviation pilot Lunin and commissar of the air division Uvarov. Lunin, a man no longer young, experienced, but had not yet been in battle, was sent to the legendary squadron of fighter pilots under the command of Captain Rassokhin. This squadron fought from the first day of the war and has already lost most of its composition. The story of the harsh everyday life of the defenders of Leningrad, full of heroism and tragedy; about the heavy share of city residents who fell into the ring of an enemy blockade. In the center of the story is the fate of military pilots who had to fight in the sky over Leningrad and the Baltic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
2h 43m
163 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baltic Skies about?
Based on the novel of the same name by Nikolai Chukovsky. The end of August 1941. At night, a truck rushes along the last road not yet occupied by the enemy to Leningrad. In the back of two — ci...
Who directed Baltic Skies?
Baltic Skies was directed by Vladimir Vengerov.
How long is Baltic Skies?
Baltic Skies has a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes (163 minutes total).
When was Baltic Skies released?
Baltic Skies was released on June 6, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baltic Skies?
The main cast of Baltic Skies includes Pyotr Glebov, Vsevolod Platov, Mikhail Ulyanov, Rolan Bykov, Mikhail Kozakov.