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The Death of Stalin

Moscow, 1953. Soviet leader Joseph Stalin is suddenly taken ill and dies. Immediately, members of the council of ministers scramble for power against one another.

1 hour, 37 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 Mar 2025 22:40

Music Played

  • Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Alexis Kossenko, Ensemble Matheus

    Casta Diva (Logo Gaumont)

  • Cristiano De André

    La Bambola Della Discarica

Credits

Role Contributor
Vasily Rupert Friend
Andreyev Paddy Considine
Maria Veniaminovna Yudina Olga Kurylenko
Polina Molotova Diana Quick
Georgy Malenkov Jeffrey Tambor
Nikita Krushchev Steve Buscemi
Vyacheslav Molotov Michael Palin
Joseph Stalin Adrian McLoughlin
Lavrenti Beria Simon Russell Beale
Svetlana Andrea Riseborough
Writer Peter Fellows
Writer Armando Iannucci
Writer Ian Martin
Writer Fabien Nury
Writer Thierry Robin
Writer David Schneider
Director Armando Iannucci

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