Gulag (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1985, Gulag is a drama and tv movie film directed by Roger Young, running about 130 minutes. “A cornered man is capable of anything” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mickey Almon is a sports star turned reporter covering the athletics in Moscow. Framed by the KGB and forced to confess that he was spying for America, he is sentenced to detention in a Gulag, a barbaric prison camp in the wilds of Siberia. Unable to prove his innocence, Mickey must either put up with the inhuman conditions or engineer an escape.
Who’s in it. Gulag stars David Keith as Mickey Almon, Malcolm McDowell as The Englishman, Warren Clarke as Hooker and John McEnery as Diczek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Gulag 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 Gulag page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gulag tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gulag (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gulag change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gulag worth watching?
- Gulag holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gulag?
- Gulag stars David Keith, Malcolm McDowell, Warren Clarke, John McEnery and Nancy Paul.
- When was Gulag released?
- Gulag was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.