The Russian Miracle (1963)
A two-part East German documentary tracing Russia’s transformation from the Tsarist Empire to the Soviet Union, from the 1917 October Revolution to the achievements of the space program. Directed by Andrew Thorndike and Annelie Thorndike, the film assembles extensive archival footage to chart political upheaval, ideological consolidation, and technological ambition in twentieth-century Russia. Produced by DEFA and first broadcast on East German television in 1963.
Director: Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 229 min
Release Date: May 7, 1963
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)
Screenplay
Music: Paul Dessau
Editing: Christa Bramann, Renate Cohn-Vossen
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Russian Miracle about?
- A two-part East German documentary tracing Russia’s transformation from the Tsarist Empire to the Soviet Union, from the 1917 October Revolution to the achievements of the space program. Directed by Andrew Thorndike and Annelie Thorndike, the film assembles extensive archival footage to chart political upheaval, ideological consolidation, and technological ambition in twentieth-century Russia. Produced by DEFA and first broadcast on East German television in 1963.
- Who directed The Russian Miracle?
- The Russian Miracle was directed by Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike.
- Who stars in The Russian Miracle?
- The Russian Miracle stars Wolfgang Heinz, Günter Grabbert, Fred Düren, Günther Simon, Horst Drinda, Lotte Loebinger.
- How long is The Russian Miracle?
- The Russian Miracle has a runtime of 3h 49m (229 minutes).
- What genre is The Russian Miracle?
- The Russian Miracle is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Russian Miracle produced?
- The Russian Miracle was produced in East Germany.