Afgan: The Soviet Experience
Synopsis
During the 1980s, Russia fought a disastrous war in Afghanistan. Shot by a Western crew, the 40 minute film includes footage of combat missions with the Spetsnaz elite units, helicopter gunship pilots from a Kabul-based Air Assault Unit flying missions, the patrolling of the Salang mountain pass and the military hospital in Kabul. Soviet General Lev Serebrov referred to the making of the film as "An experiment in glasnost".
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff B. Harmon
- Original Title
- Afgan: The Soviet Experience
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Duce films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff B. Harmon
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff B. Harmon
Director
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What is Afgan: The Soviet Experience about?
During the 1980s, Russia fought a disastrous war in Afghanistan. Shot by a Western crew, the 40 minute film includes footage of combat missions with the Spetsnaz elite units, helicopter gunship pilots from a Kabul-based Air Assault Unit flying missions, the patrolling of the Salang mountain pass and the military hospital in Kabul. Soviet General Lev Serebrov referred to the making of the film as "An experiment in glasnost".
Who directed Afgan: The Soviet Experience?
Afgan: The Soviet Experience was directed by Jeff B. Harmon.
Who stars in Afgan: The Soviet Experience?
The principal cast of Afgan: The Soviet Experience includes Not specified.
When was Afgan: The Soviet Experience released and how long is it?
Afgan: The Soviet Experience was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 40m.