The Defection of Simas Kudirka

6.0 1978 100 min
TV Movie Drama

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…

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Director
David Lowell Rich
Writer
Bruce Feldman

Cast

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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
Peter Evans Mott
Ted Shackelford Blain
Barton Heyman Dr. Paegle
Jack Blessing Kabek
Nicholas Guest Baltrunar
Matthew Arkin Petras
Salem Ludwig Assistant Supervisor
Donald Warnock Stender
Nicholas Saunders Soviet Chairman
Warren Manzi Radio Operator
David Gibson Garvey

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