Stalin
Synopsis
The life and career of the brutal Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin. Through the eyes and memories of Anna Aliluyeva, Stalin’s granddaughter, the film traces the rise of the Bolshevik tyrant from Lenin’s return from exile to his brutal struggle with Trotsky, the creation of his feared secret police and the merciless inner workings of his regime. As Anna recounts her grandfather’s life, viewers gain an intimate, personal perspective on the paranoia and purges that left even his closest circles living in constant fear.
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STALIN (1992)
Type: Clip • Published 2024-12-26
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Robert Duvall
Josef Stalin
Julia Ormond
Nadya Alliluyeva
Maximilian Schell
Vladimir Lenin
Jeroen Krabbé
Bukharin
Joan Plowright
Olga
Jim Carter
Sergo
Miriam Margolyes
Krupskaya
Frank Finlay
Sergei
Roshan Seth
Beria
Daniel Massey
Trotsky
András Bálint
Zinoviev
John Bowe
Voroshilov
Murray Ewan
Khrushchev
Stella Gonet
Zina
Ravil Isyanov
Yakov
Colin Jeavons
Yagoda
Kevin McNally
Kirov
Clive Merrison
Molotov
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ivan Passer
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Monash
- Original Score
- Stanisław Syrewicz
- Original Title
- Stalin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Russia, Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Production Studios
- Novofilm, Magyar Televízió Müvelödési Föszerkesztöség (MTV), Mark Carliner Productions, Studio Trite, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ivan Passer
Paul Monash
Stanisław Syrewicz
Vilmos Zsigmond
Peter Davies
Nikita Mikhalkov, Leonid Vereshchagin, Mark Carliner
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Passer
Director
Paul Monash
Writer
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Nikita Mikhalkov
Producer
Leonid Vereshchagin
Producer
Mark Carliner
Producer
Stanisław Syrewicz
Original Music Composer
Marit Allen
Costume Design
Keith Wilson
Production Design
Peter Davies
Editor
Natalya Ivanova
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Stalin about?
The life and career of the brutal Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin. Through the eyes and memories of Anna Aliluyeva, Stalin’s granddaughter, the film traces the rise of the Bolshevik tyrant from Lenin’s return from exile to his brutal struggle with Trotsky, the creation of his feared secret police and the merciless inner workings of his regime. As Anna recounts her grandfather’s life, viewers gain an intimate, personal perspective on the paranoia and purges that left even his closest circles living in constant fear.
Who directed Stalin?
Stalin was directed by Ivan Passer.
Who stars in Stalin?
The principal cast of Stalin includes Robert Duvall, Julia Ormond, Maximilian Schell, Jeroen Krabbé, Joan Plowright.
When was Stalin released and how long is it?
Stalin was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Stalin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stalin was composed by Stanisław Syrewicz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stalin?
Stalin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).