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Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996): Cast

Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996) movie poster

Midnight in Saint Petersburg is a 1996 thriller directed by Douglas Jackson, starring Michael Caine as Harry Palmer, Lev Prygunov and Michael Sarrazin. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Douglas Jackson
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Lenfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Midnight in Saint Petersburg About?

The premise of Midnight in Saint Petersburg without spoilers.

Trust is a scarce commodity, and deception lurks at every turn. Harry Palmer runs a Moscow‑based private investigation firm, aided by his partners—former KGB Colonel Gradsky, ex‑CIA operative Craig, and Nikolai “Nick” Petrov. They are hired to locate a stolen kilogram of weapons‑grade plutonium taken from the Russian government, though the identity of their mysterious client remains unknown.

Midnight in Saint Petersburg Themes & Keywords

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  • abduction
  • plutonium
  • shootout
  • mexican standoff
  • ballerina
  • massage
  • organized crime
  • film studio
  • chess
  • reference to vladimir lenin
  • russia
  • spy
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  • time in title
  • sixth part
  • place name in title
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  • sequel
  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Midnight in Saint Petersburg Cast & Characters

Michael Caine leads the cast as Harry Palmer, with Lev Prygunov as Colonel Gradsky and Michael Sarrazin as Craig. Directed by Douglas Jackson; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Douglas Jackson

More films directed by Douglas Jackson: My Nanny’s Secret, Dead at 17, Maternal Obsession and The Perfect Assistant.

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Midnight in Saint Petersburg Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Midnight in Saint Petersburg.

Trailer Midnight in St.Petersburg
Cars

Cars in Midnight in Saint Petersburg

23 cars on screen, including the 1993 Volvo 940 Turbo and the 1966 GAZ 21 Volga.

All 23 cars
  • 1993 Volvo 940 Turbo in Midnight in Saint Petersburg 1993 Volvo 940 Turbo Main role
  • 1966 GAZ 21 Volga in Midnight in Saint Petersburg 1966 GAZ 21 Volga Important role
  • 1973 GAZ 24-01 Volga in Midnight in Saint Petersburg 1973 GAZ 24-01 Volga Important role
  • 1980 Ford Granada MkII in Midnight in Saint Petersburg 1980 Ford Granada MkII Minor role

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Midnight in Saint Petersburg FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Midnight in Saint Petersburg?

Midnight in Saint Petersburg runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Midnight in Saint Petersburg released?

Midnight in Saint Petersburg was released on February 14, 1996.

Who directed Midnight in Saint Petersburg?

Midnight in Saint Petersburg was directed by Douglas Jackson.

More films by Douglas Jackson

Who is in the cast of Midnight in Saint Petersburg?

Midnight in Saint Petersburg stars Michael Caine as Harry Palmer, Lev Prygunov as Colonel Gradsky and Michael Sarrazin as Craig, among 24 credited actors.

Does Midnight in Saint Petersburg have a post-credit scene?

No. Midnight in Saint Petersburg has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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