Starling and Lyre
Originally released in 1974. Starling and Lyre is a romance/thriller film. directed by Grigori Aleksandrov. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lyubov Orlova, Pyotr Velyaminov, and Mykola Hrynko
Synopsis
Soviet intelligence spouses — Lyudmila ("Lyre") and Fyodor ("Starling") Grekov at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War are tasked with settling in Germany. Personnel intelligence officers with vast experience are successfully introduced into German society and begin to work actively. At the end of the war, during the bombing of Berlin, fate separates them, but then they will meet in the new Germany and continue their work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Director
Top Cast
Lyubov Orlova
as "Lyre"
Pyotr Velyaminov
as "Starling"
Mykola Hrynko
as "Uncle Vanya"
Boris Kordunov
as Colonel Golubev
Boris Ivanov
as Baron von Lampe
Boris Zajdenberg
as General Cringely
Yuri Leonidov
as Arthur Opendorf
Viktor Burkhart
as Von Holbach
Varvara Soshalskaya
as Baroness von Schrovenhausen
Yuri Volkov
as Jürgen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starling and Lyre about?
Soviet intelligence spouses — Lyudmila ("Lyre") and Fyodor ("Starling") Grekov at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War are tasked with settling in Germany. Personnel intelligence officers wit...
Who directed Starling and Lyre?
Starling and Lyre was directed by Grigori Aleksandrov.
How long is Starling and Lyre?
Starling and Lyre has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was Starling and Lyre released?
Starling and Lyre was released on June 16, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Starling and Lyre?
The main cast of Starling and Lyre includes Lyubov Orlova, Pyotr Velyaminov, Mykola Hrynko, Boris Kordunov, Boris Ivanov.