They Conquer the Skies

The end of the 1940s. Test pilot Aleksei Kolchin was commissioned for the first time to fly the first Soviet jet fighter. The tests are successful, but it is necessary to improve the aircraft. When performing a test flight, Kolchin dies, his last words are recorded on tape. Having studied them, Kolchin's friend Sergei Sharov makes a new attempt and completes the test of the aircraft.

Release Date

August 26, 1963

Status

Released

Original Title

Им покоряется небо

Runtime

1h 37min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Russian

Production Companies

Gorky Film Studios