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Historical documentary

Putin’s Witnesses (2018): Cast

Putin’s Witnesses (2018) movie poster

Putin’s Witnesses is a 2018 historical documentary starring Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin and Vitaly Mansky. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Putin’s Witnesses (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
Russian
Studio
Vertov
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Putin’s Witnesses About?

The premise of Putin’s Witnesses without spoilers.

In December 1999, with Boris Yeltsin’s sudden resignation, Vladimir Putin became acting president of the Russian Federation. This film documents Putin’s ascent to power over the following year through the lens of Vitaly Mansky’s camera. It offers a revealing look at a pivotal moment in Russian history and explores the complex nature of politics, highlighting the challenges of navigating power and garnering support while facing difficult choices.

Putin’s Witnesses Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • reference to vladimir putin
  • russian president
  • russian politics
  • propaganda
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Cast & crew

Putin’s Witnesses Cast

Boris Yeltsin leads the cast, with Vladimir Putin and Vitaly Mansky.

Also Starring in Putin’s Witnesses

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Videos

Putin’s Witnesses Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Putin’s Witnesses.

PUTIN'S WITNESSES Trailer | TIFF 2018
Details

Putin’s Witnesses Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Svideteli Putina” and “Putina liecinieki”.

Also known as
  • Svideteli Putina
  • Putina liecinieki
  • Putino liudininkai
  • Świadkowie Putina
  • Los testigos de Putin
  • Poutine, l'irrésistible ascension
  • Svědkové Putinovi
  • Putins vittnen
  • Свидетелите на Путин
  • 普京的證人
  • Putins Zeugen
  • Свідки Путіна
+8 more
  • 푸틴의 증인들
  • Poutine, l’irrésistible ascension
  • Testemunhas de Putin
  • 普京的见证
  • Putin'in Tanıkları
  • Els testimonis de Putin
  • Martorii lui Putin
  • プーチンより愛を込めて

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FAQ

Putin’s Witnesses FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Putin’s Witnesses, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Putin’s Witnesses?

Putin’s Witnesses runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Putin’s Witnesses released?

Putin’s Witnesses was released on May 16, 2018.

Who is in the cast of Putin’s Witnesses?

Putin’s Witnesses stars Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin and Vitaly Mansky, among 21 credited actors.

Does Putin’s Witnesses have a post-credit scene?

No. Putin’s Witnesses has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Putin’s Witnesses in?

The original language of Putin’s Witnesses is Russian.

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