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The Cranes Are Flying · 1957

The Cranes Are Flying (1957) is a Drama / Romance / War film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, starring Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev.

DramaRomanceWar

Overview

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.

Cast

Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Svetlana Kharitonova, Konstantin Kadochnikov, Valentin Zubkov, Antonina Bogdanova

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What is "The Cranes Are Flying" about?

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.

When was "The Cranes Are Flying" released?

The Cranes Are Flying was released in 1957.

Who stars in "The Cranes Are Flying"?

The cast includes Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin.