Red Monarch
Synopsis
British comedy satirising Stalin's inner circle as an absolute monarchs court. In the face of rampant abuse of power and poisonous distrust some still manage to keep faith with the Bolshevist creed until the very end. In front of the firing squad a stalwart bolshevist of the first hour exclaims: "Even in the best democracy errors are being made!"
Top Cast
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Colin Blakely
Stalin
David Suchet
Beria
Carroll Baker
Ellen Brown
Ian Hogg
Shaposhnikov
David Kelly
Sergo
Jean Heywood
Sopha
David Threlfall
Vasily
Lee Montague
Lee
Glynn Edwards
Vlasek
Nigel Stock
Molotov
Brian Glover
Nikita Krushchev
Wensley Pithey
Voroshilov
George A. Cooper
Kaganovitch
Peter Woodthorpe
Malenkov
Freddie Earlle
Mikoyan
Gawn Grainger
Zamorsky
Oscar Quitak
Mehklis
Bernard Gallagher
Vovka
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Wood, Yuri Korotkov, Susan Richards
- Original Title
- Red Monarch
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Enigma Productions, Goldcrest Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Charles Wood, Yuri Korotkov, Susan Richards
Mike Fash
Laurence Méry-Clark
David Puttnam, Graham Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Wood
Writer
Jack Gold
Director
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
Graham Benson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Monarch
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What is Red Monarch about?
British comedy satirising Stalin's inner circle as an absolute monarchs court. In the face of rampant abuse of power and poisonous distrust some still manage to keep faith with the Bolshevist creed until the very end. In front of the firing squad a stalwart bolshevist of the first hour exclaims: "Even in the best democracy errors are being made!"
Who directed Red Monarch?
Red Monarch was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Red Monarch?
The principal cast of Red Monarch includes Colin Blakely, David Suchet, Carroll Baker, Ian Hogg, David Kelly.
When was Red Monarch released and how long is it?
Red Monarch was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Monarch?
Red Monarch holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).