Operation "Wedding" (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Operation "Wedding" is a history and documentary film directed by Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Leningrad, 1970. A group of young Jewish dissidents plot to hijack an empty plane and escape the USSR. Caught by the KGB a few steps from boarding, they were sentenced to years in the gulag and two were sentenced to death; they never got on a plane. 45 years later, filmmaker Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov reveals the compelling story of her parents, leaders of the group, "heroes" in the West but "terrorists" in Russia, even today.
Who’s in it. Operation "Wedding" stars Philipp Bobkov as Himself (KGB), Oleg Kalugin as Himself (KGB), Edward Kuznetsov as Himself and Israel Zalmanson as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation "Wedding" page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation "Wedding" tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation "Wedding" (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation "Wedding" change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Operation "Wedding"?
- Operation "Wedding" stars Philipp Bobkov, Oleg Kalugin, Edward Kuznetsov, Israel Zalmanson and Sylva Zalmanson.
- When was Operation "Wedding" released?
- Operation "Wedding" was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.