I Worked For Stalin (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1990, I Worked For Stalin is a documentary film directed by Semyon Aranovich, running about 67 minutes.

What it’s about. Gain an inside look into the Soviet Union under Josef Stalin's reign of terror through eyewitness testimonies, archival photographs and rare film footage, which reveal the real-life backstabbing and power plays among Stalin's inner circle. This documentary follows the stories of such high-ranking officials as Andrei Zhdanov, Nikita Khrushchev and Georgy Malenkov as they battled to secure their place in history by becoming Stalin's successor.

Who’s in it. I Worked For Stalin stars Andrei Malenkov as son of G.M. Malenkov, himself, Dmitriy Sukhanov as assistant to G.M. Malenkov, himself and Yuriy Zhdanov as son of A.A. Zhdanov, himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, I Worked For Stalin 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 I Worked For Stalin page.

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Where can I watch I Worked For Stalin (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Worked For Stalin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is I Worked For Stalin worth watching?
I Worked For Stalin 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 I Worked For Stalin?
I Worked For Stalin stars Andrei Malenkov, Dmitriy Sukhanov and Yuriy Zhdanov.
When was I Worked For Stalin released?
I Worked For Stalin was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.