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The Flight

1971 · 196 min · Director: Aleksandr Alov, Vladimir Naumov

The Flight (1971) is a historical film, directed by Aleksandr Alov and Vladimir Naumov. It stars Aleksey Batalov and Ludmila Savelyeva. The 196-minute film holds an audience score of 5.8/10.

What The Flight Is About

A group of people fleeing the Russian Civil War: some of them ordinary people caught up in events, some of them guilty. The flight runs from Russia to Istanbul and on to Paris, and then some of them go back. One to be happy, another to answer for what he did; others never go back and know they will carry the loss of home for the rest of their lives. The film draws on Mikhail Bulgakov's play Flight, and also on his novel The White Guard and his libretto Black Sea. Aleksandr Alov and Vladimir Naumov directed it together. It screened at Cannes in 1971. The Istanbul section is of particular interest seen from Turkey.

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What is The Flight about?

A group of people fleeing the Russian Civil War: some of them ordinary people caught up in events, some of them guilty. The flight runs from Russia to Istanbul and on to Paris, and then some of them go back.

Where can I watch The Flight?

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How long is The Flight?

The Flight runs for 196 minutes (3h 16m).

When did The Flight come out?

The Flight was released in 1971.

Who directed The Flight?

The Flight was directed by Aleksandr Alov and Vladimir Naumov.

Who stars in The Flight?

The Flight stars Aleksey Batalov, Ludmila Savelyeva, Mikhail Ulyanov, Tatyana Tkach.

What is The Flight's rating?

The Flight holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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