About this movie
Based on the true story of the attempted defection in 1970 by a Lithuanian seaman seeking political asylum in the United States. Kudirka was denied asylum and returned to the Soviets, charged with treason, and sentenced to ten years of hard labor. It was later discovered and verified that his mother had been born in Brooklyn and gone to Lithuania at a young age, which meant she was a U. S. citizen. As a result, Kudirka was declared a U. S. citizen and in 1974 released by the Soviets.
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Year
1978
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
TV Movie, Drama
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Language
EN
Cast
based on true story
defection
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Questions about The Defection of Simas Kudirka
How long is The Defection of Simas Kudirka?
The Defection of Simas Kudirka has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed The Defection of Simas Kudirka?
The Defection of Simas Kudirka was directed by David Lowell Rich and released in 1978.
What genre is The Defection of Simas Kudirka?
The Defection of Simas Kudirka is a TV Movie, Drama film (1978).
Who stars in The Defection of Simas Kudirka?
The cast of The Defection of Simas Kudirka includes Alan Arkin, Richard Jordan, Donald Pleasence, George Dzundza, John McMartin.
What is the TMDB rating for The Defection of Simas Kudirka?
The Defection of Simas Kudirka has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 1 votes.
