Basic Info
Release: May 07, 1963
Runtime: 229 min
Rating: ⭐ 8.0/10 (1 votes)
Status: Released
The Russian Miracle
1963
229 min
⭐ 8.0/10
1 votes
Overview
Das russische Wunder (The Russian Miracle) (1963) is a two-part East German documentary directed by Annelie and Andrew Thorndike. The documentary chronicles Russia’s dramatic transformation from the Tsarist Empire to the Soviet Union, covering key historical moments including the 1917 October Revolution and the rise of Soviet communism. Through the use of archival footage, the film explores the socio-political upheavals that reshaped Russia and culminates in the achievements of the Soviet space program. Produced by DEFA, it was first broadcast on East German television in 1963, offering an insightful look at Russia's 20th-century evolution.
Genres
Documentary
History
Production Countries
- East Germany
Spoken Languages
- German de
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Cast
Wolfgang Heinz
(narrator)
Günter Grabbert
(narrator)
Fred Düren
(narrator)
Günther Simon
(narrator)
Horst Drinda
(narrator)
Lotte Loebinger
(narrator)
Wolfgang Langhoff
(narrator)
Helmut Müller-Lankow
(narrator)
Walter Niklaus
(narrator)
Yuriy Yakovlev
(Russian version narrator)
George Coulouris
(English version narrator)
Mark Dignam
(English version narrator)
Crew
Andrew Thorndike
Director
Paul Dessau
Music
Manfred Krause
Writer
Annelie Thorndike
Director
Andrew Thorndike
Writer
Annelie Thorndike
Writer
Joachim Hadaschik
Writer
Richard Cohn-Vossen
Writer
Klaus Alde
Writer
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