About this movie
Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.
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Quick facts
Year
1957
Runtime
1h 37m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.9/10
Votes
452
Genre
Drama, Romance, War
Director
Language
RU
Cast
🎭 Drama
🎭 Romance
🎭 War
🎬 Mikhail Kalatozov
👤 Tatyana Samoylova
👤 Aleksey Batalov
👤 Vasili Merkuryev
world war ii
siege
lovers
marriage of convenience
battlefield
wounded
black and white
couple
air raid
anti war
moscow, russia
loveless marriage
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Questions about The Cranes Are Flying
How long is The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov and released in 1957.
What genre is The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying is a Drama, Romance, War film (1957).
Who stars in The Cranes Are Flying?
The cast of The Cranes Are Flying includes Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Svetlana Kharitonova.
What is the TMDB rating for The Cranes Are Flying?
The Cranes Are Flying has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 452 votes.
