The Telegraph Route (1994)

The Telegraph Route (1994) poster

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.

Director: Liliane de Kermadec
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 116 min
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Music: Antoine Duhamel
Cinematography: Pierre-Laurent Chénieux, Iouri Liubchin
Production: Cinébravo, France 2 Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Liliane de Kermadec
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Telegraph Route about?
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.
Who directed The Telegraph Route?
The Telegraph Route was directed by Liliane de Kermadec.
Who stars in The Telegraph Route?
The Telegraph Route stars Elena Safonova, Christopher Chaplin, Mylène Demongeot, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Cong Shan, Jean-Yves Gautier.
How long is The Telegraph Route?
The Telegraph Route has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is The Telegraph Route?
The Telegraph Route is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Telegraph Route produced?
The Telegraph Route was produced in France.