Russia
“The First Uncensored Film of the Soviet Union”
Synopsis
The first uncensored documentary about the Soviet Union ever made by an outsider. The film takes viewers to 12 of the 15 states of the former USSR.
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March 21, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theodore Holcomb
- Original Title
- Russia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theodore Holcomb
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore Holcomb
Director
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What is Russia about?
The first uncensored documentary about the Soviet Union ever made by an outsider. The film takes viewers to 12 of the 15 states of the former USSR.
Who directed Russia?
Russia was directed by Theodore Holcomb.
Who stars in Russia?
The principal cast of Russia includes Harrison Salisbury.
When was Russia released and how long is it?
Russia was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.