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Gulag (1985): Cast

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Gulag is a 1985 drama directed by Roger Young, starring David Keith as Mickey Almon, Nancy Paul and Malcolm McDowell. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.

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Gulag (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Roger Young
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gulag About?

The premise of Gulag without spoilers.

Mickey Almon, once a celebrated athlete, now works as a reporter covering Moscow’s sporting events. The KGB frames him as an American spy, forcing a false confession that lands him in a Siberian Gulag—a brutal labor camp in the frozen wilderness. With no proof of innocence, he must endure the inhuman conditions or devise a daring escape.

Gulag Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • gulag
  • unhealthy
  • british actor playing foreigner
  • prison camp
  • polish actor playing foreigner
  • siberia
  • guard
  • train
  • fire
  • shooting
  • revenge
  • bleeding
+14 more
  • dead body
  • sowing
  • competition
  • female nudity
  • foreigner playing russian character
  • prison
  • escape
  • spy
  • undressing
  • glove
  • woman taking a shower
  • nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • male nudity
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Cast & crew

Gulag Cast & Characters

David Keith leads the cast as Mickey Almon, with Nancy Paul as Susan Almon and Malcolm McDowell as The Englishman. Directed by Roger Young; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Gulag

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From the director

More from Roger Young

More films directed by Roger Young, best-rated first: Lassiter, The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story, The Thin Blue Lie and One Special Night.

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Cars

Cars in Gulag

8 cars on screen, including the 1958 Volga M-21 and the 1984 Fiat Ducato.

All 8 cars
  • 1958 Volga M-21 in Gulag 1958 Volga M-21 Important role
  • 1984 Fiat Ducato in Gulag 1984 Fiat Ducato Minor role
  • GAZ 69 in Gulag GAZ 69 Minor role
  • 1943 Studebaker M-29 'Weasel' in Gulag 1943 Studebaker M-29 'Weasel' Minor role
Details

Gulag Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Побег из ада” and “Gulag - Hölle ohne Wiederkehr”.

Also known as
  • Побег из ада
  • Gulag - Hölle ohne Wiederkehr
  • Goulag
  • ГУЛАГ

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FAQ

Gulag FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gulag, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gulag?

Gulag runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was Gulag released?

Gulag was released on January 13, 1985.

Who directed Gulag?

Gulag was directed by Roger Young.

More films by Roger Young

Who is in the cast of Gulag?

Gulag stars David Keith as Mickey Almon, Nancy Paul as Susan Almon and Malcolm McDowell as The Englishman, among 10 credited actors.

Does Gulag have a post-credit scene?

No. Gulag has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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