Russian Roulette (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1975, Russian Roulette is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lou Lombardo, running about 93 minutes. “George Segal hangs tough...and plays the game with all the chambers loaded!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An RCMP officer is ordered to discreetly take a Russian immigrant into custody in advance of a state visit by the Soviet premier. When the prisoner is kidnapped, the officer is drawn into a complicated assassination scheme.
Who’s in it. Russian Roulette stars George Segal as Tim Shaver, Cristina Raines as Bogna Kirchoff, Bo Brundin as Colonel Vostik and Denholm Elliott as John Petapiece, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Russian Roulette has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Russian Roulette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Russian Roulette tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Russian Roulette (1975)?
- In US, Russian Roulette is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Russian Roulette worth watching?
- Russian Roulette holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Russian Roulette?
- Russian Roulette stars George Segal, Cristina Raines, Bo Brundin, Denholm Elliott and Gordon Jackson.
- When was Russian Roulette released?
- Russian Roulette was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.