The Telegraph Route
Originally released in 1994. The Telegraph Route is a comedy/drama film. directed by Liliane de Kermadec.
Starring Elena Safonova, Christopher Chaplin, and Mylène Demongeot
Synopsis
This French film chronicles the amazing-but-true story of Lisa Alling who in 1928 successfully walked from New York City to Siberia via the Bering Straight by following telegraph poles. It was shot entirely in the Ukraine. Lisa, a chambermaid, has had enough of American life and wants go home to Siberia. Because she had no money, she decided it was better to walk than stay in the U.S. any longer. An opportunist, she takes whatever food, warmth and even romance that is offered along the way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cinébravo
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Telegraph Route about?
This French film chronicles the amazing-but-true story of Lisa Alling who in 1928 successfully walked from New York City to Siberia via the Bering Straight by following telegraph poles. It was shot...
Who directed The Telegraph Route?
The Telegraph Route was directed by Liliane de Kermadec.
How long is The Telegraph Route?
The Telegraph Route has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Telegraph Route released?
The Telegraph Route was released on November 30, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Telegraph Route?
The main cast of The Telegraph Route includes Elena Safonova, Christopher Chaplin, Mylène Demongeot, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Cong Shan.