The Red Flyer – aka Wings of Victory

General Information

Original Title
Valerii Chkalov
Author/Creator
Kalatozov, Mikhail, director.
Language
Russian.
Published
Soviet Union : Lenfilm, 1941.
Physical Description
VHS (82 min.)

Contents/Summary

Summary
Biographical film about a famous pilot, Varerii Chkalov (1904-1938). Chkalov is presented as a reckless hero who test-pilots new models of planes and finally undertakes a risky endeavor: a long-distance non-stop flight from Moscow to the Far East and via the North Pole to the USA.

Subjects

Genre
Fiction films

Bibliographic Information

Title Translation
The Red Flyer – aka Wings of Victory

Holdings

Item Type Current Location Call Number Status Shelving Location Public Note
VHSOSA Film LibraryFL Record 0196Available--