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The Telegraph Route (1994)

Original title: La piste du télégraphe

1994-11-30 · 1h 56m · FR
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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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Liliane de KermadecDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Elena SafonovaElena SafonovaLisa AllingChristopher ChaplinChristopher ChaplinJohnMylène DemongeotMylène DemongeotMurielPredrag 'Miki' ManojlovićPredrag 'Miki' ManojlovićCarloCong ShanCong ShanShanJean-Yves GautierJean-Yves GautierPilotRémy RoubakhaRémy RoubakhaBillyAlexandre ArbatAlexandre ArbatAleksandr BelyavskiyAleksandr BelyavskiyBoris BystrovBoris Bystrov

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference604346Actor preference186035 · 231383 · 222488Country preferenceFrDecade preference1990

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Frequently asked questions about The Telegraph Route

What is The Telegraph Route 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. An opportunist, she takes whatever food, warmth and even romance that is offered along the way.

How long is The Telegraph Route?

The Telegraph Route has a runtime of 116 minutes.