Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution
Synopsis
Russia, 1917. After the abdication of Czar Nicholas II Romanov, the struggle for power confronts allies, enemies, factions and ideas; a ruthless battle between democracy and authoritarianism that will end with the takeover of the government by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks.
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Juliet Stevenson
Self - Narrator (voice)
Nicholas Asbury
Vladimir Lenin
Milo Twomey
Leon Trotsky
Nicholas Cowell
Joseph Stalin
Jonny McPherson
Alexander Kerensky
Helen Rappaport
Self - Writer
Orlando Figes
Self - Writer
Simon Sebag-Montefiore
Self - Writer
China Miéville
Self - Writer
Martin Amis
Self - Writer
Bridget Kendall
Self - Journalist
Victor Sebestyen
Self - Writer
Vladimir Lenin
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Vladimir Putin
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Tariq Ali
Self - Writer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renny Bartlett
- Original Score
- John E.R. Hardy
- Original Title
- Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Oxford Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renny Bartlett
John E.R. Hardy
James Swift
Graeme Dawson
Susan Jones, Nicolas Kent, Charlotte Sacher, Abigail Priddle, Renny Bartlett
Department Leadership Roster
Charlotte Sacher
Producer
James Swift
Director of Photography
Renny Bartlett
Director
Erik Rehl
Production Design
Graeme Dawson
Editor
Renny Bartlett
Producer
John E.R. Hardy
Original Music Composer
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What is Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution about?
Russia, 1917. After the abdication of Czar Nicholas II Romanov, the struggle for power confronts allies, enemies, factions and ideas; a ruthless battle between democracy and authoritarianism that will end with the takeover of the government by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks.
Who directed Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution?
Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution was directed by Renny Bartlett.
Who stars in Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution?
The principal cast of Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution includes Juliet Stevenson, Nicholas Asbury, Milo Twomey, Nicholas Cowell, Jonny McPherson.
When was Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution released and how long is it?
Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Russia 1917: Countdown to Revolution was composed by John E.R. Hardy.