1948
4.9 (10 votes)
1h 36m
Genres
War
Drama
Production Companies
Mosfilm
Story of a Real Man (Повесть о настоящем человеке)
Overview
Alexey Meresyev was a fighter pilot during the war. One day he was shot down by Nazis, and because of his wounds both of his legs had to be cut off up to his knees. Because of his spirit and courage, Alexey was able to overcome his disability. He learned not only to walk on his artificial limps, but even dance and fly the plane again. Based on a real-life story.
Key Crew
Director: Aleksandr Stolper
Writer: Mariya Smirnova
Director of Photography: Mark Magidson
Producer: Nikolai Sliozberg
