The Extradition (1975)
Throughout the late 19th century and in the early part of the 20th, Russians of a wide variety of political persuasions contemplated various forms of revolution. Throughout the same period, they often had to seek asylum in other countries. This movie concerns Sergei (Roger Jendly), a revolutionary who kills a student in Russia and flees to Switzerland. Though he has the gifts and abilities to unify various revolutionary groups within Russia, once he has been forced to flee, they have no interest in him. When his presence in Switzerland threatens a trade agreement with the Tsar, he is tracked down and expelled.
Director: Peter von Gunten
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 20, 1975
Cast
- Roger Jendly - Sergej Njetschajew
- Anne Wiazemsky - Nathalie Herzen
- William Jacques - Bakunin
- Silvia Jost - Albertine
- Claude Yersin - Alexandre Herzen fils
- Bernard Arczynski - Ogarev
- Paul Pasquier - Cemperio
- Erich Schade - Welti
- Gilberto Costa-Nunes - Lopatin
- Urs Bihler
Screenplay
Music: Iosif Ivanovici
Editing: Peter von Gunten, Remo Legnazzi
Production: Cinov Bern
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Peter von Gunten
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Extradition about?
- Throughout the late 19th century and in the early part of the 20th, Russians of a wide variety of political persuasions contemplated various forms of revolution. Throughout the same period, they often had to seek asylum in other countries. This movie concerns Sergei (Roger Jendly), a revolutionary who kills a student in Russia and flees to Switzerland. Though he has the gifts and abilities to unify various revolutionary groups within Russia, once he has been forced to flee, they have no interest in him. When his presence in Switzerland threatens a trade agreement with the Tsar, he is tracked down and expelled.
- Who directed The Extradition?
- The Extradition was directed by Peter von Gunten.
- Who stars in The Extradition?
- The Extradition stars Roger Jendly, Anne Wiazemsky, William Jacques, Silvia Jost, Claude Yersin, Bernard Arczynski.
- How long is The Extradition?
- The Extradition has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Extradition?
- The Extradition is a Drama film.
- Where was The Extradition produced?
- The Extradition was produced in Switzerland.