The Jump (2020)

Documentary about a Soviet sailor who jumped onto a US Coast Guard boat in 1970.

Director:

Giedre Zickyte

Writers:

Josh Alexander (story consultant), Giedre Zickyte

Stars:

Ralph W. Eustis, Daiva Kezys, Henry Kissinger

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ralph W. Eustis	...	Self
Daiva Kezys	...	Self
Henry Kissinger	...	Self
Simas Kudirka	...	Self
Grazina Paegle	...	Self
Paul E. Pakos	...	Self
Paul S. Zumbakis	...	Self

Storyline

In 1970, just off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, Lithuanian sailor and would-be defector Simas Kudirka jumped off his Soviet vessel aboard a US coast guard cutter, asking for asylum. His leap for freedom set off a chaotic series of events, leading to one of the biggest political muddles during the Cold War.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

Connections

Features The Defection of Simas Kudirka (1978)

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Details

Country:

Lithuania Latvia France

Language:

Lithuanian English

Release Date:

22 June 2020 (France)

Also Known As:

Az ugrás

Filming Locations:

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Moonmakers, VFS Films, Faites Un Voeu

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color