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The Jump

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Documentary
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2020-10-09
1h 25m
LT
Released
Moonmakers

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In the Cold War years of the 1970s, an American patrol boat meets a Soviet ship off the east coast of the United States for talks about fishing rights in the Atlantic. In the midst of this, while Russian commanders are aboard the U.S. Coast Guard vessel where the talks are being held, a Lithuanian sailor jumps across the ten feet of icy water separating the boats. Crash-landing on the deck of the American ship, he desperately begs for asylum. Though they try, the Americans ultimately fail to provide protection and the Soviets are allowed to capture him and brutally return him to their vessel. Thus begins a stranger-than-fiction story of imprisonment, discovery, fame, and freedom. Through rare archival footage and a dramatic first-person re-enactment of that fateful day by Simas Kudirka, the would-be defector himself, this tale of one of the biggest Cold War muddles takes us on a journey of uncanny twists of fate, and the emotional sacrifices of becoming a universal symbol of freedom.

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About The Jump

In the Cold War years of the 1970s, an American patrol boat meets a Soviet ship off the east coast of the United States for talks about fishing rights in the Atlantic. In the midst of this, while Russian commanders are aboard the U.S. Coast Guard vessel where the talks are being held, a Lithuanian sailor jumps across the ten feet of icy water separating the boats. Crash-landing on the deck of the American ship, he desperately begs for asylum. Though they try, the Americans ultimately fail to provide protection and the Soviets are allowed to capture him and brutally return him to their vessel. Thus begins a stranger-than-fiction story of imprisonment, discovery, fame, and freedom. Through rare archival footage and a dramatic first-person re-enactment of that fateful day by Simas Kudirka, the would-be defector himself, this tale of one of the biggest Cold War muddles takes us on a journey of uncanny twists of fate, and the emotional sacrifices of becoming a universal symbol of freedom. Running 85 minutes.

The Jump Cast and Characters

The cast features Henry Kissinger (as Self), Ralph W. Eustis (as Self), Daiva Kezys (as Self), Simas Kudirka (as Self), and Grazina Paegle (as Self). Their performances are a major reason The Jump has built such a passionate audience.

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The Jump runs for 85 minutes (about 1.4 hour).

Is The Jump good? What's the rating?

The Jump holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 10 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Jump?

The main cast includes Henry Kissinger, Ralph W. Eustis, Daiva Kezys, and Simas Kudirka, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Jump available in LT?

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The Jump was released in 2020.

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What is The Jump about?

The Jump is a Documentary film. In the Cold War years of the 1970s, an American patrol boat meets a Soviet ship off the east coast of the United States for talks about fishing rights in the Atlantic. In the midst of this, while Russian commanders are aboard the U.S. Coast Guard vessel where the talks are being held, a Lithuanian sailor jumps across the ten feet of icy water separating the boats. Crash-landing on the deck of the American ship, he desperately begs for asylum. Though they try, the Americans ultimately fail to provide protection and the Soviets are allowed to capture him and brutally return him to their vessel. Thus begins a stranger-than-fiction story of imprisonment, discovery, fame, and freedom. Through rare archival footage and a dramatic first-person re-enactment of that fateful day by Simas Kudirka, the would-be defector himself, this tale of one of the biggest Cold War muddles takes us on a journey of uncanny twists of fate, and the emotional sacrifices of becoming a universal symbol of freedom.

When was The Jump released?

The Jump was released on October 9, 2020. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. The film was produced by Moonmakers.

Who stars in The Jump?

The Jump stars Henry Kissinger, Ralph W. Eustis, Daiva Kezys and Simas Kudirka. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Jump available in HD?

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