Plot
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
John Hurt
as Peter Strelzyk
Jane Alexander
as Doris Strelzyk
Beau Bridges
as Guenter Wetzel
Glynnis O'Connor
as Petra Wetzel
Klaus Löwitsch
as Schmolk
Sky du Mont
as Ziegler
Günter Meisner
as Major Koerner
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Reviews
Good, could've been made a bit more subtly though. 'Night Crossing', which portrays the true story of a hot air balloon escape from East Germany, is an interesting and well acted production. However, it doesn't do anything to throw you off the scent. Predictability isn't always a negative, but it is one for this film in my opinion. Whether it be through knowledge of the event, read…