Night Crossing

1982 • 107 minutes

About this movie

In the fall of 1979, one of history's most ingenious and courageous flights to freedom took place when two families fled from Communist East Germany to the West in their own handcrafted hot air balloon. NIGHT CROSSING is the remarkable true story of the Strelzyk and Wetzel families and their daring, death-defying escape.

Ratings and reviews

This is really one of the most dramatic and inspiring movies ever made. Based on the true stories of the 2 family's involved. A few details were added to add drama, but an incredible tribute to freedom with a amazing score by Jerry Goldsmith and shot on location in Germany.

People wanted to flee the DDR This movie shows that Just look at the Stasi files to see why...

Well done Disney film without corny stuff.