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The Telegraph Route

19941h 56mLiliane de Kermadec

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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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What is The Telegraph Route (1994) about?

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.…

Who stars in The Telegraph Route?

The Telegraph Route stars Elena Safonova (Lisa Alling), Christopher Chaplin (John), Mylène Demongeot (Muriel), Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović (Carlo), Cong Shan (Shan). The film was directed by Liliane de Kermadec.

How long is The Telegraph Route?

The Telegraph Route has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

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