Русский вопрос (1948): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1948 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1948, Русский вопрос is a drama film directed by Mikhail Romm, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is based on the play by K. Simonov. It is the story of an American journalist who spends time in Russia and sees socialism in action. Upon his return to the U.S., a prestigious editor asks him to write a book about his experience. He receives a handsome advance for the project and he and his fiancée are able to buy a house, a car, and other symbols of the American dream. But the editor’s generosity comes with a caveat: the book must present a negative picture of Soviet society. Will he simply keep the money and do what is expected of him, or will he instead tell the truth?
Who’s in it. Русский вопрос stars Vsevolod Aksyonov as Smith, Yelena Kuzmina as Jessie, Mikhail Astangov as MacPherson and Mikhail Nazvanov as Gould, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Русский вопрос has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Русский вопрос page.
If you liked it. Fans of Русский вопрос tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Русский вопрос (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Русский вопрос change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Русский вопрос worth watching?
- Русский вопрос holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Русский вопрос?
- Русский вопрос stars Vsevolod Aksyonov, Yelena Kuzmina, Mikhail Astangov, Mikhail Nazvanov and Boris Tenin.
- When was Русский вопрос released?
- Русский вопрос was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.