Movie

The Defection of Simas Kudirka

★ 6.0(1)19781h 40m

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Director: David Lowell Rich
Release date: 1978-01-23
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Television

About The Defection of Simas Kudirka

The Defection of Simas Kudirka is a 1978 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by David Lowell Rich, starring Alan Arkin, Richard Jordan and Donald Pleasence. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Defection of Simas Kudirka in Greece — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Alan Arkin

Simas Kudirka

Richard Jordan

Cmdr. Edward Devon

Donald Pleasence

Capt. Vladimir Popov

George Dzundza

Gruzauskas

John McMartin

Phillip Chadway

Shirley Knight

Genna Kudirka

Marvin Silbersher

Cmdr. Burkalis

Peter Evans

Mott

Ted Shackelford

Blain

Barton Heyman

Dr. Paegle

Jack Blessing

Kabek

Nicholas Guest

Baltrunar

Themes & keywords

based on true storydefection

Frequently asked questions

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The Defection of Simas Kudirka is not on Netflix in Greece right now.

How long is The Defection of Simas Kudirka?+

The Defection of Simas Kudirka has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Defection of Simas Kudirka?+

The Defection of Simas Kudirka stars Alan Arkin, Richard Jordan, Donald Pleasence, George Dzundza and John McMartin.

When did The Defection of Simas Kudirka come out?+

The Defection of Simas Kudirka is a 1978 movie directed by David Lowell Rich.

What genre is The Defection of Simas Kudirka?+

The Defection of Simas Kudirka is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed The Defection of Simas Kudirka?+

The Defection of Simas Kudirka was directed by David Lowell Rich.