Night Crossing
Feb 05 1982
•2h 47m
•Adventure, Drama, Action
Two men want to escape from East Germany (under Communist rule) but they will only go if they can take their families with them. Based on a true story.
Cast
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John Hurt
Peter Strelzyk
Jane Alexander
Doris Strelzyk
Beau Bridges
Guenter Wetzel
Glynnis O'Connor
Petra Wetzel
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