The Jump

Documentary 2021 1 hr 24 min MHz Choice

Available on MHz Choice, Prime Video

In 1970, Lithuanian sailor Simas Kudirka defected by jumping off a Soviet vessel aboard a US Coast Guard Cutter and asking for asylum. His leap for freedom led to one of the biggest political muddles of the Cold War, before a stunning twist of fate.

Documentary 2021 1 hr 24 min MHz Choice

Unrated

Starring Simas Kudirka, Ralph W. Eustis, Paul E. Pakos

Director Giedrė Žickytė

The Jump

Simas Kudirka

Self
Ralph W. Eustis

Self
Paul E. Pakos

Self
Vytautas Urbonas

Self
Giedrė Žickytė

Director

About

The Jump

DOCUMENTARY

In 1970, Lithuanian sailor Simas Kudirka defected by jumping off a Soviet vessel aboard a US Coast Guard Cutter and asking for asylum. His leap for freedom led to one of the biggest political muddles of the Cold War, before a stunning twist of fate.

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Reviews 5
Fresh 5

Information

Studio: Moonmakers
Released: 2021
Run Time: 1 hr 24 min
Rated: Unrated
Regions of Origin: United States, Lithuania, Germany, France, Latvia

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.