Who Is Mister Putin (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2015, Who Is Mister Putin is a documentary film directed by Valeriy Balayan, running about 100 minutes. “Russia is overmastered to corporation by the KGB and mafia representatives” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on investigations by independent journalists, the film documents the origins of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s private wealth and subsequent rise to power, demonstrating his ascension to the Russian presidency after an alliance built in the early 1990s between himself, certain friends from Leningrad’s KGB, and mafia groups.
Who’s in it. Who Is Mister Putin stars Yuri Makarov as Narrator (voice), Vladimir Putin as Himself (archive footage), Marina Salye as Herself - Former Deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Leningrad and Oleg Kalugin as Himself - Former KGB General, Former Deputy of the USSR, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Who Is Mister Putin sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who Is Mister Putin page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Who Is Mister Putin (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Who Is Mister Putin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Who Is Mister Putin worth watching?
- Who Is Mister Putin holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Who Is Mister Putin?
- Who Is Mister Putin stars Yuri Makarov, Vladimir Putin, Marina Salye, Oleg Kalugin and José Grinda Gonzalez.
- When was Who Is Mister Putin released?
- Who Is Mister Putin was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.