They Conquer the Skies
Originally released in 1963. They Conquer the Skies is a drama film. directed by Tatyana Lioznova.
Starring Nikolai Rybnikov, Vladimir Sedov, and Svetlana Svetlichnaya
Synopsis
The end of the 1940s. Test pilot Aleksei Kolchin was commissioned for the first time to fly the first Soviet jet fighter. The tests are successful, but it is necessary to improve the aircraft. When performing a test flight, Kolchin dies, his last words are recorded on tape. Having studied them, Kolchin's friend Sergei Sharov makes a new attempt and completes the test of the aircraft.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nikolai Rybnikov
as Kolchin
Vladimir Sedov
as Sharov
Svetlana Svetlichnaya
as Nina Kolchina
Evgeniy Evstigneev
as main constructor
Oleg Zhakov
as Basargin
Sergei Blinnikov
as constructor
Georgiy Kulikov
as constructor
Nikolay Pogodin
as test-pilot
Sergey Bobrov
as constructor
Pavel Tarasov
as old constructor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Gorky Film Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Conquer the Skies about?
The end of the 1940s. Test pilot Aleksei Kolchin was commissioned for the first time to fly the first Soviet jet fighter. The tests are successful, but it is necessary to improve the aircraft. When...
Who directed They Conquer the Skies?
They Conquer the Skies was directed by Tatyana Lioznova.
How long is They Conquer the Skies?
They Conquer the Skies has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was They Conquer the Skies released?
They Conquer the Skies was released on August 26, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Conquer the Skies?
The main cast of They Conquer the Skies includes Nikolai Rybnikov, Vladimir Sedov, Svetlana Svetlichnaya, Evgeniy Evstigneev, Oleg Zhakov.