The Girl in the Kremlin (1957): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1957, The Girl in the Kremlin is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Russell Birdwell, running about 81 minutes. “The story behind the world's greatest conspiracy!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In Moscow 1953, four terrified women prisoners are brought before Joseph Stalin, who chooses the beautiful Dasha. He punishes her by shaving off her long hair. Moments later, a plastic surgeon leads Stalin into the operating room and transforms his face so that he is unrecognizable. He vanishes, but OSS agent Steve Anderson searches for him in Europe.

Who’s in it. The Girl in the Kremlin stars Lex Barker as Steve Anderson, Zsa Zsa Gabor as Lili Grisenko / Greta Grisenko, Jeffrey Stone as Mischa Rimilkin and Maurice Manson as Count Molda / Joseph Stalin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Girl in the Kremlin has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl in the Kremlin page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Girl in the Kremlin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.