The Kremlin Letter (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1970, The Kremlin Letter is an action, thriller and drama film directed by John Huston, running about 120 minutes. “World War III... in an envelope!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an unauthorized letter is sent to Moscow alleging the U.S. government's willingness to help Russia attack China, former naval officer Charles Rone and his team are sent to retrieve it. They go undercover, successfully reaching out to Erika Kosnov, the wife of a former agent, now married to the head of Russia's secret police. Their plans are interrupted, however, when their Moscow hideout is raided by a cunning politician.
Who’s in it. The Kremlin Letter stars Richard Boone as Ward, Max von Sydow as Colonel Kosnov, Bibi Andersson as Erika Kosnov and Dean Jagger as Highwayman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Kremlin Letter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kremlin Letter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kremlin Letter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kremlin Letter (1970)?
- In US, The Kremlin Letter is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kremlin Letter worth watching?
- The Kremlin Letter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kremlin Letter?
- The Kremlin Letter stars Richard Boone, Max von Sydow, Bibi Andersson, Dean Jagger and Barbara Parkins.
- When was The Kremlin Letter released?
- The Kremlin Letter was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.