Chekist (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1992, Chekist is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Rogozhkin, running about 91 minutes. “The face of death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Srubov is a part of CHEKA, the secret police Lenin established after the Bolshevik Revolution. They arrest, interview for a minute, try in ten seconds, and execute intellectuals, aristocrats, Jews, clergy, and their families. In the building basement, five people at a time are shot as they stand naked facing wooden doors. No one to remember their last words; no martyrs, just anonymous bodies. Daily, the kangaroo court, the executions, the loading of bodies onto wagons. Srubov is cold, distant, sexually dysfunctional, and a deep thinker, hated by former friends and his family. As he tries to reason the nature of revolution and the purpose of CHEKA, he slowly goes mad.
Who’s in it. Chekist stars Igor Sergeev, Igor Sergeev as Срубов - председатель ГубЧК, Aleksey Poluyan as Jan Pepel and Mikhail Vasserbaum as Isaak Kats, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Chekist 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 Chekist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chekist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chekist (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chekist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chekist worth watching?
- Chekist 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 Chekist?
- Chekist stars Igor Sergeev, Igor Sergeev, Aleksey Poluyan, Mikhail Vasserbaum and Sergei Isavnin.
- When was Chekist released?
- Chekist was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.