The recruiter (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, The recruiter is a drama film directed by Eduard Gavrilov, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In the early 70-ies during the war in the middle East, the plane of the Soviet military pilot Oleg Zorov was shot down. The officer was still alive but in an unconscious state was captured. After his recovery, the Americans granted him political asylum. Twenty years Zorov, who became Alex Fred Kelly, worked for the CIA. And now, years later, he returns home, where he left his sister and beloved woman…
Who’s in it. The recruiter stars Lyubov Polishchuk, Aleksandr Mikhaylov, Spartak Mishulin and Boris Tokarev, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The recruiter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The recruiter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The recruiter (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The recruiter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The recruiter?
- The recruiter stars Lyubov Polishchuk, Aleksandr Mikhaylov, Spartak Mishulin, Boris Tokarev and Valentin Smirnitskiy.
- When was The recruiter released?
- The recruiter was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.