

Gulag
“A cornered man is capable of anything”
Synopsis
Mickey Almon is a sports star turned reporter covering the athletics in Moscow. Framed by the KGB and forced to confess that he was spying for America, he is sentenced to detention in a Gulag, a barbaric prison camp in the wilds of Siberia. Unable to prove his innocence, Mickey must either put up with the inhuman conditions or engineer an escape.
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GULAG - Trailer (1985, German)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-21
Top Cast
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- Director
- Roger Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Yehousha Ben-Porat
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Gulag
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- MFI Furniture Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Young
Yehousha Ben-Porat
Elmer Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Young
Director
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gulag
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What is Gulag about?
Mickey Almon is a sports star turned reporter covering the athletics in Moscow. Framed by the KGB and forced to confess that he was spying for America, he is sentenced to detention in a Gulag, a barbaric prison camp in the wilds of Siberia. Unable to prove his innocence, Mickey must either put up with the inhuman conditions or engineer an escape.
Who directed Gulag?
Gulag was directed by Roger Young.
Who stars in Gulag?
The principal cast of Gulag includes David Keith, Malcolm McDowell, Warren Clarke, John McEnery, Nancy Paul.
When was Gulag released and how long is it?
Gulag was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Gulag?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gulag was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gulag?
Gulag holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).
