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The Telegraph Route

Nov 30, 1994 · 1h 56m
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This French film chronicles the amazing-but-true story of Lisa Alling who in 1928 successfully walked from New York City to Siberia via the Bering Straight by following telegraph poles. It was shot entirely in the Ukraine. Lisa, a chambermaid, has had enough of American life and wants go home to Siberia. Because she had no money, she decided it was better to walk than stay in the U.S. any longer. An opportunist, she takes whatever food, warmth and even romance that is offered along the way.

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CAST

Elena Safonova
Lisa Alling
Christopher Chaplin
John
Mylène Demongeot
Muriel
Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović
Carlo
Cong Shan
Shan
Jean-Yves Gautier
Pilot
Rémy Roubakha
Billy
Alexandre Arbat
Directed by Liliane de Kermadec

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
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Production
Cinébravo, France 2 Cinéma
Country
FR
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