The film is based on the true story of the attempted defection in 1970 by a Lithuanian seaman seeking political asylum in the United States.
The Defection of Simas Kudirka
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Director | David Lowell Rich |
| Cinematography | Jacques R. Marquette |
| Scriptwriters | Bruce Feldman |
| Produced | Richard BriggsGerald W. AbramsGerald I. Isenberg |
| Music | David Shire |
| Art Direction | William Hiney |
| Editing | John A. Martinelli |
| Genres | Drama |
| Release Date | January 23, 1978 |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
