Summary
Inspired by a true story beginning in 1940 seven prisoners attempt the impossible --escape from a brutal Siberian gulag. Thus begins a treacherous 4,500-mile trek to freedom across the world's most merciless landscapes. They have little food and few supplies. They don't know or trust each other. But together, they must withstand nature at its most extreme. Their humanity is further tested when they meet a teenage runaway who begs to join them on their quest.Additional Information
| Subjects |
World War, 1939-1945
-- Prisoners and prisons, Russian
-- Drama.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, Polish -- Drama. Escapes -- Russia (Federation) -- Siberia -- Drama. Prisoners of war -- Poland -- Drama. Prisoners of war -- Russia (Federation) -- Siberia -- Drama. Feature films. Action and adventure films. |
| Publisher | Chatsworth, CA :Image Entertainment,2011 |
| Edition | Widescreen. |
| Contributors |
Levin, Joni.
Weir, Peter, 1944- Clarke, Keith R. Harris, Ed, 1950- Sturgess, Jim. Ronan, Saoirse, 1994- Farrell, Colin, 1976- Newmarket Films. Wrekin Hill Entertainment. Image Entertainment (Firm) Exclusive Media Group. National Geographic Entertainment (Firm) Image Nation (Firm) |
| Participants/Performers |
Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell. |
| Other Contributors |
Director of photography, Russell Boyd; music, Burkhard Dallwitz; editor, Lee Smith. |
| Audience |
Rating: PG-13; for violent content, depiction of physical hardships, a nude image and brief strong language. |
| Language |
English Spanish In English; with optional Spanish and English subtitles for the hearing impaired. |
| Notes |
Title from container. Originally produced in 2010. Special features: behind-the-scenes featurette; trailer. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; widescreen (2.35:1 aspect ratio); Dolby digital 5.1 surround. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (133 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Other | Classic View |