The Russian Question (1948): Cast
The Russian Question is a 1948 drama directed by Mikhail Romm, starring Mikhail Astangov as MacPherson, Boris Tenin and Yelena Kuzmina. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Mikhail Romm
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Mosfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Russian Question About?
The premise of The Russian Question without spoilers.
Based on Konstantin Simonov’s play, an American journalist lives in the Soviet Union and sees socialism in action. Back in the U.S., an editor offers a large advance to turn his observations into a book, allowing him to buy a house and a car. The editor demands a negative portrayal of Soviet society, forcing the reporter to choose profit over truth.
The Russian Question Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- american villain
- press
- soviet propaganda
- russian actor playing foreigner
- propaganda film
- based on play
The Russian Question Cast & Characters
Mikhail Astangov leads the cast as MacPherson, with Boris Tenin as Murphy and Yelena Kuzmina as Jessie. Directed by Mikhail Romm; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mikhail Romm
- Mikhail Astangov as MacPherson
- Boris Tenin as Murphy
- Yelena Kuzmina as Jessie
- Mariya Barabanova as Meg
Also Starring in The Russian Question
· 4 more- Sergei Antimonov Kessler
- Mikhail Nazvanov Gould
- Konstantin Alekseev бармен
- Vsevolod Aksyonov Smith
More from Mikhail Romm
More films directed by Mikhail Romm: Nine Days of One Year, Murder on Dante Street, Attack from the Sea and Admiral Ushakov.
The Russian Question Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Russkiy vopros” and “Ruská otázka”.
- Also known as
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- Russkiy vopros
- Ruská otázka
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The Russian Question FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Russian Question, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Russian Question?
The Russian Question runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Russian Question released?
The Russian Question was released on March 8, 1948.
Who directed The Russian Question?
The Russian Question was directed by Mikhail Romm.
More films by Mikhail Romm Who is in the cast of The Russian Question?
The Russian Question stars Mikhail Astangov as MacPherson, Boris Tenin as Murphy and Yelena Kuzmina as Jessie, among 8 credited actors.
Does The Russian Question have a post-credit scene?
No. The Russian Question has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Russian Question in?
The original language of The Russian Question is Russian.
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