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Russian Roulette (1975): Cast

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Russian Roulette is a 1975 drama thriller directed by Lou Lombardo, starring George Segal as Tim Shaver, Denholm Elliott and Gordon Jackson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Russian Roulette (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Lou Lombardo
Genres
Drama , Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Bulldog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Russian Roulette About?

The premise of Russian Roulette without spoilers.

George Segal plays a gritty RCMP officer who hangs tough, playing the game with all chambers loaded, and must quietly detain a Russian immigrant ahead of a state visit by the Soviet premier. The detainee is kidnapped, pulling the officer into a tangled plot involving an assassination attempt. As the stakes rise, he faces danger at every turn.

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Cast & crew

Russian Roulette Cast & Characters

George Segal leads the cast as Tim Shaver, with Denholm Elliott as John Petapiece and Gordon Jackson as Brian Hardison. Directed by Lou Lombardo; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lou Lombardo

One more film directed by Lou Lombardo: P.K. and the Kid.

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Videos

Russian Roulette Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Russian Roulette.

NBC promo Russian Roulette & Richie Brockelman 1978
Cars

Cars in Russian Roulette

78 cars on screen, including the 1971 Jensen Interceptor MkIII and the 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury.

All 78 cars
  • 1971 Jensen Interceptor MkIII in Russian Roulette 1971 Jensen Interceptor MkIII Main role
  • 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury in Russian Roulette 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury Main role
  • 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in Russian Roulette 1972 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role
  • 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in Russian Roulette 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role
Details

Russian Roulette Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Russisches Roulette” and “Roulette russa”.

Also known as
  • Russisches Roulette
  • Roulette russa
  • Roleta Russa

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FAQ

Russian Roulette FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Russian Roulette?

Russian Roulette runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Russian Roulette released?

Russian Roulette was released on August 20, 1975.

Who directed Russian Roulette?

Russian Roulette was directed by Lou Lombardo.

More films by Lou Lombardo

Who is in the cast of Russian Roulette?

Russian Roulette stars George Segal as Tim Shaver, Denholm Elliott as John Petapiece and Gordon Jackson as Brian Hardison, among 17 credited actors.

Does Russian Roulette have a post-credit scene?

No. Russian Roulette has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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