Conspiracy of the Doomed (1950): Cast & Plot
Conspiracy of the Doomed is a 1950 drama directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, starring Maksim Shtraukh as Mak-Hill, Sofiya Pilyavskaya and Vladimir Druzhnikov. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Mikhail Kalatozov
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Conspiracy of the Doomed About?
The premise of Conspiracy of the Doomed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in an unnamed Eastern European nation, the film depicts a fierce political battle as the government and its opponents clash over whether to accept Marshall Plan assistance from the West or to seal a cooperation treaty with the Soviet Union. The struggle exposes deep ideological divides and the high stakes of choosing the country's future direction.
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Conspiracy of the Doomed Cast & Characters
Maksim Shtraukh leads the cast as Mak-Hill, with Sofiya Pilyavskaya as Khristina Padera and Vladimir Druzhnikov as Mark Pino. Directed by Mikhail Kalatozov; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mikhail Kalatozov
- Maksim Shtraukh as Mak-Hill
- Sofiya Pilyavskaya as Khristina Padera
- Vladimir Druzhnikov as Mark Pino
- Aleksandr Vertinsky as Cardinal Birnch
Also Starring in Conspiracy of the Doomed
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- Lyudmila Skopina Ganna Likhta
- Oleg Zhakov Kurtov
- Ivan Pelttser Steban
- Boris Sitko Kosta Varra
- Yevgeniya Khovanskaya
More from Mikhail Kalatozov
More films directed by Mikhail Kalatozov: The Red Tent, I Am Cuba, Letter Never Sent and The Cranes Are Flying.
Conspiracy of the Doomed Plot Summary
What happens in Conspiracy of the Doomed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an Eastern European country recently liberated by Soviet forces from fascism, a new conspiracy begins to take shape. The U.S. Ambassador, Mak-Hill, as the narrative’s bold mastermind, aims to turn the fragile, independent state into the “49th state of America.” He forges a cabal of influential figures who hold the levers of power: Khristina Padera, the Minister of Food; Hugo Vastis, the Minister of Industry and leader of the Catholic Party; Mark Pino, the head of Public Security who later becomes Parliament Speaker; Cardinal Birnch, an agent of the Vatican; and a Chicago journalist named Kyra Rachel who pursues imperialist aims. This coalition, driven by a mix of ideology and personal ambition, sets out to destabilize the nation and erode its sovereignty.
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Conspiracy of the Doomed Also Known As
Also known as “Odhalená zrada”.
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- Odhalená zrada
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Conspiracy of the Doomed FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Conspiracy of the Doomed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Conspiracy of the Doomed?
Conspiracy of the Doomed runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Conspiracy of the Doomed released?
Conspiracy of the Doomed was released on June 6, 1950.
Who directed Conspiracy of the Doomed?
Conspiracy of the Doomed was directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.
More films by Mikhail Kalatozov Who is in the cast of Conspiracy of the Doomed?
Conspiracy of the Doomed stars Maksim Shtraukh as Mak-Hill, Sofiya Pilyavskaya as Khristina Padera and Vladimir Druzhnikov as Mark Pino, among 10 credited actors.
Does Conspiracy of the Doomed have a post-credit scene?
No. Conspiracy of the Doomed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Conspiracy of the Doomed in?
The original language of Conspiracy of the Doomed is Russian.
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