The Telegraph Route
Original title: La Piste du télégraphe
IMDb6.52
19941h 56m
Overview
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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Crew
- Director
- Liliane de Kermadec
- Writer
- Liliane de Kermadec
- Production
- Cinébravo, France 2 Cinéma
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Who directed The Telegraph Route?
The Telegraph Route was directed by Liliane de Kermadec.
When was The Telegraph Route released?
The Telegraph Route was released in 1994.
