The Desperate Ones
5.2
In 1941, two Polish brothers escape a Soviet gulag. Their only escape route is through the impossible mountains of Afghanistan and the KGB is on their tail.
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Cast
28 people
Maximilian Schell
Marek
Known for
The Black Hole
Deep Impact
Irene Papas
Ajmi
Known for
The Odyssey
Z
Anthony B. Unger
Raf Vallone
Victor
Known for
The Godfather Part III
The Italian Job
Theodore Bikel
Kisielev
Known for
The African Queen
My Fair Lady
Maria Perschy
Marusia
Known for
The Ghost Galleon
Man's Favorite Sport?
Fernando Rey
Ibram
Known for
Jesus of Nazareth
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
George Voskovec
Doctor
Known for
12 Angry Men
Somewhere in Time
Alberto de Mendoza
Hamlat
Known for
Delusions of Grandeur
Horror Express
Antonio Vico
Ulug Beg
Known for
The Miracle of Marcelino
Vicente Sangiovanni
Shura
Also in
Robbery at 3 O'clock
Rain for a Dusty Summer
Boyd Holister
Ukranian NKVD
Also in
Parts: The Clonus Horror
Mutiny in Outer Space
Alexander Ramati Director · Christian Matras Cinematographer Peter Weatherley Editor
United States release March 1, 1968 · Produced in Spain, United States · Production Pro Artis Ibérica
Production
David Films
Production
Pro Artis Ibérica
Production
Spain · United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Spain · March 26, 1967
Madrid
United States · March 1, 1968
San Francisco, California
Germany
October 24, 1968 · Theatrical
Italy
July 26, 1967 · Theatrical · Milan
Mexico
June 19, 1969
Sweden
May 10, 1971
Türkiye
October 12, 1970
United Kingdom
November 3, 1978 · TV premiere
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