Stalin (1992)
Stalin is a 1992 drama movie directed by Ivan Passer, with a running time of 2h 52m. It stars Robert Duvall, Julia Ormond and Maximilian Schell.
The life and career of the brutal Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin. Through the eyes and memories of Anna Aliluyeva, Stalin’s granddaughter, the film traces the rise of the Bolshevik tyrant from Lenin’s return from exile to his brutal struggle with Trotsky, the creation of his feared secret police and the merciless inner workings of his regime. As Anna recounts her grandfather’s life, viewers gain an intimate, personal perspective on the paranoia and purges that left even his closest circles living in constant fear.
Quick answers
What is Stalin about?
The life and career of the brutal Soviet dictator, Josef Stalin. Through the eyes and memories of Anna Aliluyeva, Stalin’s granddaughter, the film traces the rise of the Bolshevik tyrant from Lenin’s return from exile to his brutal struggle with Trotsky, the creation of his feared secret police and the merciless inner workings of his regime. As Anna recounts her grandfather’s life, viewers gain an intimate, personal perspective on the paranoia and purges that left even his closest circles living in constant fear.
When was Stalin released?
Stalin was released on 21 November 1992.
How long is Stalin?
Stalin runs 2h 52m.
Who made Stalin?
Stalin was directed by Ivan Passer.
Cast
- Robert Duvall as Josef Stalin
- Julia Ormond as Nadya Alliluyeva
- Maximilian Schell as Vladimir Lenin
- Jeroen Krabbé as Bukharin
- Joan Plowright as Olga
- Jim Carter as Sergo
- Miriam Margolyes as Krupskaya
- Frank Finlay as Sergei
- Roshan Seth as Beria
- Daniel Massey as Trotsky
- András Bálint as Zinoviev
- John Bowe as Voroshilov