Starling and Lyre (1974)

June. 16,1974

3.9

| Drama Thriller Romance War

Soviet intelligence spouses — Lyudmila ("Lyre") and Fyodor ("Starling") Grekov at the beginning of the Great Patriotic War are tasked with settling in Germany. Personnel intelligence officers with vast experience are successfully introduced into German society and begin to work actively. At the end of the war, during the bombing of Berlin, fate separates them, but then they will meet in the new Germany and continue their work.

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Cast

Lyubov Orlova as "Lyre"

[1974] Starling and Lyre [1960] Russkiy Suvenir [1952] Man of Music [1950] Mussorgsky [1949] Meeting on the Elbe [1947] Spring

Pyotr Velyaminov as "Starling"

[1993] The Gray Wolves [1989] Souvenir for the Prosecutor [1986] The Secret Agent’s End [1982] The Secret Agent's Return [1980] Night Accident [1979] Colonel Zorin Version

Nikolay Grinko as "Uncle Vanya"

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Reviews

BootDigest

1974/06/16

Such a frustrating disappointment

Actuakers

1974/06/17

One of my all time favorites.

Kailansorac

1974/06/18

Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

Gary

1974/06/19

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.