December 20th movie poster

December 20th

May 18, 1982 4h 36m 4.7/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1982. December 20th is a history/drama film. directed by Grigori Nikulin. With a runtime of 4h 36m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Kirill Lavrov, Mikhail Kozakov, and Andrei Tolubeyev

Synopsis

Set in December of 1917 after the Bolshevik revolution in Russia. Lenin and the communists are making every effort to strengthen their power. Lenin appoints Felix Dzerzhinsky the Commissar for Internal Affairs and the head of the All-Russian Extraordinary Commission for Combating Counter-Revolution and Sabotage (CheKa). It became the predecessor of GPU and KGB.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 18, 1982 43 years ago
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Runtime 4h 36m 276 minutes total
User Rating 4.7/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Lenfilm
  • Gosteleradio USSR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is December 20th about?

Set in December of 1917 after the Bolshevik revolution in Russia. Lenin and the communists are making every effort to strengthen their power. Lenin appoints Felix Dzerzhinsky the Commissar for Inte...

Who directed December 20th?

December 20th was directed by Grigori Nikulin.

How long is December 20th?

December 20th has a runtime of 4 hours and 36 minutes (276 minutes total).

When was December 20th released?

December 20th was released on May 18, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in December 20th?

The main cast of December 20th includes Kirill Lavrov, Mikhail Kozakov, Andrei Tolubeyev, Emmanuil Vitorgan, Anatoliy Rudakov.