Shot down over the Soviet Union
Originally released in 2003. Shot down over the Soviet Union is a history/documentary film. directed by Dirk Pohlmann. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alex Tilman, Fatima Almeida, and Felisberto Araujo
Synopsis
The reconnaissance flights of the Americans into East Block airspace were more numerous and more dangerous than originally claimed. From the sky, the Cold War was waged in earnest - with cameras, aerial canons and rockets. There were countless weapons launched, prisoners taken and fatalities suffered. During the secret aerial war the superpowers forced patently western aircraft into Soviet airspace; Western Germany was a sort of base for America's espionage activities. The film discloses a multitude of heretofore unknown actions, elucidated by impressive, often emotional commentary by the actual participants. The contemporary witnesses discuss operations including the dropping of agents during night flights, and top-secret actions undertaken to detect potential bases for nuclear attacks.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ilona Grundmann Filmproduction
- ARTE
- ZDF Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shot down over the Soviet Union about?
The reconnaissance flights of the Americans into East Block airspace were more numerous and more dangerous than originally claimed. From the sky, the Cold War was waged in earnest - with cameras, a...
Who directed Shot down over the Soviet Union?
Shot down over the Soviet Union was directed by Dirk Pohlmann.
How long is Shot down over the Soviet Union?
Shot down over the Soviet Union has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Shot down over the Soviet Union released?
Shot down over the Soviet Union was released on January 1, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shot down over the Soviet Union?
The main cast of Shot down over the Soviet Union includes Alex Tilman, Fatima Almeida, Felisberto Araujo, Isabelle Blais, Damien Garvey.