Summary The documentary detective series delves into the lives of criminal underworld figures, high-profile criminal cases of the 1940s-1950s, and the legendary bandits and investigators of that era. The series unveils little-known facts about the activities of infamous figures such as Batka Angel, the raider Serge Astrakhansky, and the safecracker nicknamed "Sledgehammer." The episodes provide a detailed look at the covert operations of secret intelligence agencies, previously classified historical events, and exclusive archival footage that had been kept from the public eye. Each installment explores topics such as saboteurs, the fight against fascists, the clash between SMERSH and the Abwehr, espionage, post-war famine, and the rampant rise of banditry. View more details
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Aleksandr Zherebko Evgenii Sal'nikov Miron Kopinec Evgeniya Shevcova
Genres : Crime
Release date : Aug 25, 2010
Countries of origin : Ukraine
Language : Russian
Production companies : Telestudiia: Sluzhba informatsii
Summary The documentary detective series delves into the lives of criminal underworld figures, high-profile criminal cases of the 1940s-1950s, and the legendary bandits and investigators of that era. The series unveils little-known facts about the activities of infamous figures such as Batka Angel, the raider Serge Astrakhansky, and the safecracker nicknamed "Sledgehammer." The episodes provide a detailed look at the covert operations of secret intelligence agencies, previously classified historical events, and exclusive archival footage that had been kept from the public eye. Each installment explores topics such as saboteurs, the fight against fascists, the clash between SMERSH and the Abwehr, espionage, post-war famine, and the rampant rise of banditry. View more details
Genres : Crime
Release date : Aug 25, 2010
Countries of origin : Ukraine
Language : Russian
Production companies : Telestudiia: Sluzhba informatsii
