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The Defection of Simas Kudirka

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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, ...

Starring
Alan Arkin, David Shire, Richard Jordan, John A. Martinelli, Donald Pleasence, William Hiney, David Lowell Rich, George Dzundza, John McMartin, Jacques R. Marquette

Director
David Lowell Rich

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The Defection of Simas Kudirka

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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, ...

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Released
1978
Runtime
1 hr 40 min