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Stalin (1992)
Director: Ivan Passer
Cast: Robert Duvall, Julia Ormond, Maximilian Schell, Jeroen Krabbé
Runtime172 min
RatingNR
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The life and career of the brutal Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin. Through the eyes and memories of Anna Aliluyeva, Stalin’s granddaughter, the film traces the rise of the Bolshevik tyrant from Lenin’s return from exile to his brutal struggle with Trotsky, the creation of his feared secret police and the merciless inner workings of his regime. As Anna recounts her grandfather’s life, viewers gain an intimate, personal perspective on the paranoia and purges that left even his closest circles living in constant fear.
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Stalin is a critically acclaimed 1992 TV movie directed by Ivan Passer that explores the life and brutal reign of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin. The film provides an intimate, personal perspective on Stalin's rise to power and the paranoia and purges that characterized his regime, as told through the memories of his granddaughter Anna Aliluyeva. While the film has not received major awards recognition, its IMDb rating of 7.3/10 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 89% indicate strong audience reception.
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Fans of historical dramas will appreciate this intimate and gripping portrait of the brutal Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, directed by Ivan Passer in 1992 and featuring a powerful performance by Robert Duvall. Through the personal lens of Stalin's own granddaughter, the film offers a unique perspective on the ruthless inner workings of his regime, making for a compelling and thought-provoking viewing experience.
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Stalin is a 1992 American political drama television film starring Robert Duvall as Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Produced by HBO and directed by Ivan Passer, it tells the story of Stalin's rise to power until his death and spans the period from 1917 to 1953. Owing to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika, producer Mark Carliner was able to receive permission to film in the Kremlin, becoming the first feature film to do so.
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