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Prof. Fluke Kelso
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Zinaida Rapava
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| Gabriel Macht | ... |
R.J. O'Brian
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Lev Prygunov | ... |
Vladimir Mamantov
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| Alexey Diakov | ... |
Suvorin
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Harry Ditson | ... |
Frank Adelman
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Tanya Moodie | ... |
Velma
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Anna Gerasimova | ... |
Anna
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Claudia Harrison | ... |
Louise
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Kaspars Zvigulis | ... |
Young Papu Rapava
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Valery Chernyak | ... |
Old Papu Rapava
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Aurelija Anuzhite | ... |
Olga
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Ziedonis Lochmelis | ... |
Viktor
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Jakov Rafalson | ... |
Moscow Official
(as Yakov Rafalson)
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Set in contemporary Moscow and the frozen northern town of Archangel, the drama revisits the stark landscape of Communist Russia and takes place over four days in the life of academic Fluke Kelso. His fateful meeting with a former Stalinist bodyguard leads to the uncovering of one of the world's most dangerous and best kept secrets. He is led unwittingly through murder and intrigue towards his own personal "Holy Grail" - Joseph Stalin's secret legacy - a legacy that could change the face of Russian history forever. Written by Christopher Hall
I watched this movie as a last resort, for something better to do, and I was pleasantly surprised. The story was very good, which is something you don't get these days with the new breed of writers. This is also the first time I have seen Daniel Craig in a movie since his rise to James Bond. I was impressed with his acting and he was very believable in his part. I believe that is movie is out on DVD and well worth the rental fee or purchase if you like. There are a lot of twists and turns in this movie but if you pay attention it is fairly easy to keep up with the action. I would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a story with a lot of ins and outs.