The Plot to Kill Stalin
“A Real-Life Drama”
Synopsis
In late 1952, an aging and increasingly paranoid Stalin puts in motion a purge against his doctors, with antisemitic overtones. His lackeys, including Khrushchev, Molotov and Beria, fear it will spread to the Politburo, and plan to strike first.
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1958: The Plot To Kill Stalin
Type: Clip • Published 2022-12-30
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- David Karp
- Original Title
- The Plot to Kill Stalin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
David Karp
Fred Coe
Department Leadership Roster
David Karp
Writer
Fred Coe
Producer
Delbert Mann
Director
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What is The Plot to Kill Stalin about?
In late 1952, an aging and increasingly paranoid Stalin puts in motion a purge against his doctors, with antisemitic overtones. His lackeys, including Khrushchev, Molotov and Beria, fear it will spread to the Politburo, and plan to strike first.
Who directed The Plot to Kill Stalin?
The Plot to Kill Stalin was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in The Plot to Kill Stalin?
The principal cast of The Plot to Kill Stalin includes Melvyn Douglas, Eli Wallach, Oskar Homolka, E.G. Marshall, Luther Adler.
When was The Plot to Kill Stalin released and how long is it?
The Plot to Kill Stalin was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.