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The Russia House

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6.1/10
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Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Russia House (1990)
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An expatriate British publisher unexpectedly finds himself working for British intelligence to investigate people in Russia.An expatriate British publisher unexpectedly finds himself working for British intelligence to investigate people in Russia.An expatriate British publisher unexpectedly finds himself working for British intelligence to investigate people in Russia.
IMDb RATING
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17K
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    • Fred Schepisi
    • John le Carré(novel)
    • Tom Stoppard(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Roy Scheider
    • Fred Schepisi
    • John le Carré(novel)
    • Tom Stoppard(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Roy Scheider
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 96User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
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    Fred Schepisi in The Russia House (1990)
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    Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Russia House (1990)
    Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Russia House (1990)
    Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Russia House (1990)
    Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Russia House (1990)
    Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Russia House (1990)
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    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Barley
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Katya
    Roy Scheider
    Roy Scheider
    • Russell
    James Fox
    James Fox
    • Ned
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • Brady
    Michael Kitchen
    Michael Kitchen
    • Clive
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Quinn
    Ken Russell
    Ken Russell
    • Walter
    David Threlfall
    David Threlfall
    • Wicklow
    Klaus Maria Brandauer
    Klaus Maria Brandauer
    • Dante
    Mac McDonald
    Mac McDonald
    • Bob
    Nicholas Woodeson
    Nicholas Woodeson
    • Niki Landau
    Martin Clunes
    Martin Clunes
    • Brock
    Ian McNeice
    Ian McNeice
    • Merrydew
    • (as Ian McNiece)
    Colin Stinton
    Colin Stinton
    • Henziger
    Denys Hawthorne
    • Paddy
    George Roth
    • Cy
    Peter Marinker
    Peter Marinker
    • U.S. Scientist
    • (as Peter Mariner)
      • Fred Schepisi
      • John le Carré(novel)
      • Tom Stoppard(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The meaning and relevance of the title "The Russia House" is that it refers to the nickname given to the section of the British Secret Service that was assigned to investigating the Soviet Union.
    • Goofs
      During Blair's "start the avalanche" speech, Dante is seen at the end of the table. As the camera pans around the table during the speech, Dante disappears from the end of the table, and then reappears.
    • Quotes

      Bartholomew "Barley" Scott Blair: I love you. All my failings were preparation for me to you. It's like nothing I have ever known: it's unselfish love, grown up love. You know it is. It's mature, absolute, thrilling love.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits appear over a series of clips showing location shots from the film, concluding with a repeat of the final scene.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sean Connery: A BAFTA Tribute (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      What Is This Thing Called Love?
      Written by Cole Porter

      Published by Warner/Chappell Music

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    7/10
    The Russians Are Coming!!!
    Films that require you to pay close attention to every little detail and have a complex plot from the outset can generally be thrust into one of two categories: Stimulating and intellectual, or potential insomnia cures. The Russia House is the former... so keep taking the Nytol. There's much languid talk about politics, international trade, the Cold War, espionage... and for those expecting Sean Connery to slap on a tux and start blowing people away, and going to be sorely disappointed. If on the other hand, you LISTEN to what is being said and are open to the idea of getting small rewards along the way rather than shallow exhibitionism, than this may be right up your street.

    Make sure all the windows are closed, the children are in bed, your bladder is empty... because you don't want any meaningless distractions while the story is being told. Not that it moves at a fast pace, but inconsequential moments have repercussions for later on, and simple snatches of dialogue could hold invaluable clues. Russia's never looked better, and the chief photographer captures Moscow in all it's architectural splendour. The much missed Connery (He's retired from acting now, believe it or not) does a sterling job as the amateur spy who doesn't know what side he's on, and sex-on-legs Pfeiffer has a dead-on Russian accent. At least to this untrained ear.

    Maybe not for action junkies, but anyone else who appreciates much subtler qualities in film... Please step this way. 7/10
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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1990 (United States)
      • United States
      • MGM
      • English
      • Russian
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    • Filming locations
      • Lisbon, Portugal
    • Production companies
      • Pathé Entertainment
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Star Partners III Ltd.
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    • 2 hours 3 minutes
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