A Captive in the Land
Synopsis
An American meteorologist attempts to rescue an injured Soviet airman. A killer storm soon maroons them both and the unlikely duo must learn to overcome their differences in order to survive the real life terrors of the Arctic.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Berry
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Gold, John Berry, James Aldridge
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- A Captive in the Land
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ask Soviet-American Films, Gorky Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Berry
Lee Gold, John Berry, James Aldridge
Bill Conti
Pierre-William Glenn, Oleg Sologub
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Gold
Writer
John Berry
Writer
John Berry
Director
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Yuri Konstantinov
Production Design
Pierre-William Glenn
Director of Photography
Oleg Sologub
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Captive in the Land
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What is A Captive in the Land about?
An American meteorologist attempts to rescue an injured Soviet airman. A killer storm soon maroons them both and the unlikely duo must learn to overcome their differences in order to survive the real life terrors of the Arctic.
Who directed A Captive in the Land?
A Captive in the Land was directed by John Berry.
Who stars in A Captive in the Land?
The principal cast of A Captive in the Land includes Sam Waterston, Aleksandr Potapov, Keir Giles, Victor Ignatyev.
When was A Captive in the Land released and how long is it?
A Captive in the Land was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Captive in the Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Captive in the Land was composed by Bill Conti.
Is A Captive in the Land based on a book or true story?
A Captive in the Land is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Aldridge".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Captive in the Land?
A Captive in the Land holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).