The Defection of Simas Kudirka

The Defection of Simas Kudirka (1978)

Run Time: 1h40m | Release: 23 Jan 1978

Genres: TV Movie | Drama |

Production Countries: United States of America

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Overview:

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 Of - The Defection of Simas Kudirka

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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

Barton Heyman

Dr. Paegle

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