The Telegraph Route (1994)
1h 56m
Running Time
November 30, 1994Release Date
The Telegraph Route (1994)
1h 56m
Running Time
November 30, 1994Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Elena Safonova
Lisa Alling
Christopher Chaplin
John
Mylène Demongeot
Muriel
Miki Manojlović
Carlo
Liliane de Kermadec
Director
Antoine Duhamel
Composer
Rémy Roubakha
Billy
Pierre-Laurent Chénieux
Cinematographer
Details.
Release DateNovember 30, 1994
Original NameLa piste du télégraphe
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 56m
Genres
Wiki.
La Piste du télégraphe (lit. 'The Telegraph Road') is a 1994 French drama film directed by Liliane de Kermadec. A 1927 period road movie with minimal episodic plot, the film follows Russian-born Lisa Alling played by Elena Safonova on foot from New York towards her homeland Siberia, and her encounter with John played by Christopher Chaplin. The film has music by French composer Antoine Duhamel.