I Was Stalin's Bodyguard
Я служил в охране Сталина, или Опыт документальной мифологии
Synopsis
This controversial documentary created a storm in Russia by taking the cloak off a violent, repressive period of Soviet history. Filmmaker Semyon Aranovich found the last surviving personal bodyguard of Joseph Stalin, Alexey Robin, who began working for the dictator in the 1930s.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Amsterdam International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Semyon Aranovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuri Klepikov, Semyon Aranovich
- Original Score
- Aleksandr Knaifel
- Original Title
- Я служил в охране Сталина, или Опыт документальной мифологии
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Filmexport Studios, Panorama Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Semyon Aranovich
Yuri Klepikov, Semyon Aranovich
Aleksandr Knaifel
Sergey Sidorov
Department Leadership Roster
Semyon Aranovich
Director
Yuri Klepikov
Writer
Semyon Aranovich
Writer
Aleksandr Knaifel
Original Music Composer
Sergey Sidorov
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was Stalin's Bodyguard
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What is I Was Stalin's Bodyguard about?
This controversial documentary created a storm in Russia by taking the cloak off a violent, repressive period of Soviet history. Filmmaker Semyon Aranovich found the last surviving personal bodyguard of Joseph Stalin, Alexey Robin, who began working for the dictator in the 1930s.
Who directed I Was Stalin's Bodyguard?
I Was Stalin's Bodyguard was directed by Semyon Aranovich.
Who stars in I Was Stalin's Bodyguard?
The principal cast of I Was Stalin's Bodyguard includes Joseph Stalin, Fyodor F. Feodorovsky, Nadezhda Alliluyeva, Alexey Rybin.
When was I Was Stalin's Bodyguard released and how long is it?
I Was Stalin's Bodyguard was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was Stalin's Bodyguard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was Stalin's Bodyguard was composed by Aleksandr Knaifel.