Night Crossing (1981)

Directed by:
Delbert Mann

Written by:
John McGreevey

Plot:
This story of two East German families who launch an escape to the free world by using a hot-air balloon was based on an actual incident. Tired of the Cold War rules that restricted their lives, two families built their own balloon as an escape vehicle to the West. This uplifting tale inspires with its mix of human determination & heroism in the face of oppression.

Genres: Drama / Family
Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Runtime: 107

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Cast:

John Hurt... Peter Strelzyk

Jane Alexander... Doris Strelzyk

Ian Bannen... Josef Keller

Beau Bridges... Guenter Wetzel

James W. Gavin... Pilot

Matthew Taylor... Lukas Keller

Jan Niklas... Lt. Fehler

Günter Meisner... Major Koerner

Osman Ragheb... Store Supervisor

Sky Dumont... Ziegler

Geoffrey Liesik... 'Little' Peter Wetzel

Ursula Ludwig... 1st Store Clerk