The Desperate Ones_
In 1941, two Polish brothers escape a Soviet gulag. Their only escape route is through the impossible mountains of Afghanistan and the KGB is on their tail.
Starring
Maximilian Schell, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Desperate Ones was released 59 years ago in 1967.
Overview
In 1941, two Polish brothers escape a Soviet gulag. Their only escape route is through the impossible mountains of Afghanistan and the KGB is on their tail.
The Desperate Ones is a Adventure, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.
CAST (20)
Maximilian Schell
Marek
Irene Papas
Ajmi
Raf Vallone
Victor
Theodore Bikel
Kisielev
Maria Perschy
Marusia
Fernando Rey
Ibram
George Voskovec
Doctor
Alberto de Mendoza
Hamlat
Antonio Vico
Ulug Beg
VS
Vicente Sangiovanni
Shura
BH
Boyd Holister
Ukranian NKVD
Danny Steinmann
NKVD Guard
MC
Mariela Chatlak
Aka
Carmen Carbonell
Ulug Beg's Wife
LC
Luís Castro
LD
Luis de Tejada
Antonio Duque
Maruchi Fresno
Fernando Hilbeck
Cris Huerta
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Desperate Ones about?
In 1941, two Polish brothers escape a Soviet gulag. Their only escape route is through the impossible mountains of Afghanistan and the KGB is on their tail.
How long is The Desperate Ones?
The Desperate Ones has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Desperate Ones?
The cast of The Desperate Ones includes Maximilian Schell, Irene Papas, Raf Vallone, Theodore Bikel, Maria Perschy.
GENRES (2)
Adventure
Drama