The Death of Stalin

2017 Armando Iannucci 1h 47m ★ 7.0
Comedy Drama History
The Death of Stalin

When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?

Cast

Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi Nikita Khrushchev
Simon Russell Beale Simon Russell Beale Lavrenti Beria
Jeffrey Tambor Jeffrey Tambor Georgy Malenkov
Jason Isaacs Jason Isaacs Field Marshal Zhukov
Michael Palin Michael Palin Vyacheslav Molotov
Rupert Friend Rupert Friend Vasily Stalin
Andrea Riseborough Andrea Riseborough Svetlana Stalin
Dermot Crowley Dermot Crowley Lazar Kaganovich

Vibes

Chill Curious Darkly Funny Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

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