Mission to Moscow
“One American's Journey into the Truth”
Synopsis
Ambassador Joseph Davies is sent by FDR to Russia to learn about the Soviet system and returns to the US as an advocate of socialism.
Top Cast
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Walter Huston
Ambassador Joseph E. Davies
Ann Harding
Marjorie Davis
Oskar Homolka
Maxim Litvinov
George Tobias
Freddie
Gene Lockhart
Viatcheslav Molotov
Eleanor Parker
Emlen Davies
Richard Travis
Paul
Helmut Dantine
Maj. Kamenev
Victor Francen
Vyshinsky, chief trial prosecutor
Henry Daniell
Minister von Ribbentrop
Barbara Everest
Mrs. Litvinov
Dudley Field Malone
Winston Churchill
Roman Bohnen
Mr. Krestinsky
Maria Palmer
Tanya Litvinov
Moroni Olsen
Col. Faymonville
Minor Watson
Loy Henderson
Vladimir Sokoloff
Mikhail Kalinin, USSR president
Maurice Schwartz
Dr. Botkin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Washington, D.C.
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard E. Koch
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Mission to Moscow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Howard E. Koch, Joseph E. Davies
Max Steiner
Bert Glennon
Owen Marks
Robert Buckner, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Howard E. Koch
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Robert Buckner
Producer
Owen Marks
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mission to Moscow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mission to Moscow about?
Ambassador Joseph Davies is sent by FDR to Russia to learn about the Soviet system and returns to the US as an advocate of socialism.
Who directed Mission to Moscow?
Mission to Moscow was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Mission to Moscow?
The principal cast of Mission to Moscow includes Walter Huston, Ann Harding, Oskar Homolka, George Tobias, Gene Lockhart.
When was Mission to Moscow released and how long is it?
Mission to Moscow was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Mission to Moscow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mission to Moscow was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Mission to Moscow based on a book or true story?
Mission to Moscow is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Joseph E. Davies".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mission to Moscow?
Mission to Moscow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).