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The Death of Stalin

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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The Death of Stalin (2017)
In the days following Stalin's collapse, his core team of ministers tussle for control; some want positive change in the Soviet Union, others have more sinister motives. Their one common trait? They're all just desperately trying to remain alive.
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Moscow, 1953. After being in power for nearly 30 years, Soviet dictator, Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin, takes ill and quickly dies. Now the members of the Council of Ministers scramble for po... Read allMoscow, 1953. After being in power for nearly 30 years, Soviet dictator, Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin, takes ill and quickly dies. Now the members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power.Moscow, 1953. After being in power for nearly 30 years, Soviet dictator, Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin, takes ill and quickly dies. Now the members of the Council of Ministers scramble for power.

  • Director
    • Armando Iannucci
  • Writers
    • Fabien Nury
    • Thierry Robin
    • Armando Iannucci
  • Stars
    • Steve Buscemi
    • Simon Russell Beale
    • Jeffrey Tambor
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    120K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,687
    21
    • Director
      • Armando Iannucci
    • Writers
      • Fabien Nury
      • Thierry Robin
      • Armando Iannucci
    • Stars
      • Steve Buscemi
      • Simon Russell Beale
      • Jeffrey Tambor
    • 451User reviews
    • 265Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 18 wins & 40 nominations total

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    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • Nikita Khrushchev
    Simon Russell Beale
    Simon Russell Beale
    • Lavrenti Beria
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Georgy Malenkov
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Svetlana
    Olga Kurylenko
    Olga Kurylenko
    • Maria Veniaminovna Yudina
    Tom Brooke
    Tom Brooke
    • Sergei
    Paddy Considine
    Paddy Considine
    • Andreyev
    Justin Edwards
    Justin Edwards
    • Spartak Sokolov (Conductor 1)
    Adrian McLoughlin
    • Josef Stalin
    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • Vyacheslav Molotov
    Paul Ready
    Paul Ready
    • NKVD Officer Delov
    Julia Mulligan
    • Woman in Layers of Clothes
    • (as Yulya Muhrygina)
    Andrii Korzhenivskyi
    • Man in Layers of Clothes
    • (as Andrey Korzhenevskiy)
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    • Musician 1
    • (as Roger Ashton Griffiths)
    Jeremy Limb
    • Musician 2
    Andy Gathergood
    Andy Gathergood
    • Citizen Bundled into Car
    Oleksandr Piskunov
    Oleksandr Piskunov
    • Young Man Snitch
    • (as Alexandr Piskunov)
    Ruslan Neupokoev
    • Middle Aged Man
    • (as Ruslav Neupokoev)
    • Director
      • Armando Iannucci
    • Writers
      • Fabien Nury
      • Thierry Robin
      • Armando Iannucci
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Jason Isaacs wears fewer medals than the real-life Georgi Zhukov. Writer and director Armando Iannucci thought that the real number of medals was too unbelievable.
    • Goofs
      Malenkov did not become General Secretary of the Communist Party when Stalin died. He did, however, become Premier of the Soviet Union. The Soviet leadership was clearly in flux, and Malenkov never had the status of obvious successor to Stalin that the movie implies. He did not chair the Politburo meeting after Stalin died; Khrushchev did.
    • Quotes

      Nikita Khrushchev: I really need your help.

      Georgy Zhukov: To do what? There's bodies fucking piling up in the street, it's a bit late, isn't it?

      Nikita Khrushchev: What if we blame this on someone...

      Georgy Zhukov: Wait...

      Nikita Khrushchev: Who's out of control?

      Georgy Zhukov: Nicky, be very careful what you say next. Who?

      Nikita Khrushchev: Beria.

      Georgy Zhukov: I'm going to have to report this conversation. Threatening to do harm or obstruct any member of the Presidium in the process of...

      [grins]

      Georgy Zhukov: Look at your fucking face!

      [bursts out laughing]

    • Crazy credits
      Black-and-white photographs of the main characters appear over the end credits, but various figures are airbrushed out, have their faces defaced, or have other people superimposed over them, as per Soviet photos of Trotsky and purge victims.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Last Leg: Episode #13.3 (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K488
      Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Performed by Galaxy Symphonic Orchestra

    User reviews451

    Featured review
    8/10

    Gallows humour with hollow laughs

    There's no avoiding truths rapidly passed over in this depiction of chaos following the death of an evil dictator. Stalin had charm...to those who were not his subjects and were never a threat to his authority. He fooled many so-called intellectuals in the West but everyone around him knew the truth, and, most managed to tip-toe over eggshells in order to stay alive. To thrive in such an environment requires a certain kind of callous ruthlessness...perfectly depicted with suitable crass humour here. The cast is perfectly chosen...each very accomplished actor adding their particular star dust. There's more than a single sittings' content in this film which deserves another viewing. Impressive and engaging story-telling based on real life events. Bravo all.
    • PipAndSqueak
    • Oct 20, 2017
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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Belgium
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Germany)
      • Official website (au)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La muerte de Stalin
    • Filming locations
      • Olesya Honchara 45b, Kyiv, Ukraine(Exterior of Public enemies building)
    • Production companies
      • Quad
      • Main Journey
      • Gaumont
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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,047,856
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $184,805
      • Mar 11, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,646,055
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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