The Cranes Are Flying (1957)

About The Cranes Are Flying

Where can I watch The Cranes Are Flying?

The Cranes Are Flying is currently streaming in the United States on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in The Cranes Are Flying?

The Cranes Are Flying stars Tatyana Samoylova, Aleksey Batalov, Vasili Merkuryev, Aleksandr Shvorin, Svetlana Kharitonova.

Who directed The Cranes Are Flying?

The Cranes Are Flying was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.

How long is The Cranes Are Flying?

The Cranes Are Flying has a runtime of 1h 37m.

What is The Cranes Are Flying about?

Veronika and Boris come together in Moscow shortly before World War II. Walking along the river, they watch cranes fly overhead, and promise to rendezvous before Boris leaves to fight. Boris misses the meeting and is off to the front lines, while Veronika waits patiently, sending letters faithfully. After her house is bombed, Veronika moves in with Boris' family, into the company of a cousin with his own intentions.