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Story of a Real Man (1948)

Story of a Real Man (1948)

Drama War
Release Date: 1948, October 21
Directors: Aleksandr Stolper
Countries: Soviet Union
Production: Mosfilm
Cast: Boris Dobronravov, Aleksei Alekseyev, Lyubov Sokolova, Ivan Ryzhov, Lyudmila Tselikovskaya, Pavel Kadochnikov, Aleksandr Mikhajlov, Vasili Merkuryev, Nikolai Okhlopkov, Aleksey Dikiy

Overview:

Alexey Meresyev was a fighter pilot during the war. One day he was shot down by Nazis, and because of his wounds both of his legs had to be cut off up to his knees. Because of his spirit and courage, Alexey was able to overcome his disability. He learned not only to walk on his artificial limps, but even dance and fly the plane again. Based on a real-life story.