The Road to Russia

Name: The Road to Russia
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1944-01-01
Duration: 19 min

19m·Documentary

Directed by Frank Hurley·1944

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A short film documenting the massive Allied overland operation managed by PAIFORCE (Persia and Iraq force) during WWII. This film captures the brutal conditions faced by the convoys as they transport oil and military supplies from the Persian Gulf to Russia, tracking their 1,200 mile journey across the desert heat, snow and mountain passes.

DirectorFrank HurleyStudioMinistry of Information

Overview Discussion

Actor	Role
RRex KeatingSelf - Narrator	Self - Narrator