The Death of Stalin
"In the Kremlin, no one can hear you scheme"
Originally released in 2017. The Death of Stalin is a comedy/drama film. directed by Armando Iannucci.
Starring Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, and Jeffrey Tambor
Synopsis
When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2,063 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.6M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 4 more
Director
Top Cast
Steve Buscemi
as Nikita Khrushchev
Simon Russell Beale
as Lavrenti Beria
Jeffrey Tambor
as Georgy Malenkov
Jason Isaacs
as Field Marshal Zhukov
Michael Palin
as Vyacheslav Molotov
Rupert Friend
as Vasily Stalin
Andrea Riseborough
as Svetlana Stalin
Dermot Crowley
as Lazar Kaganovich
Paul Whitehouse
as Anastas Mikoyan
Paul Chahidi
as Nicolai Bulganin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,600,000
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- Quad Productions
- Main Journey
- France 3 Cinéma
- La Compagnie Cinématographique
- Panache Productions
- AFPI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Death of Stalin about?
When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the questi...
Who directed The Death of Stalin?
The Death of Stalin was directed by Armando Iannucci.
How long is The Death of Stalin?
The Death of Stalin has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Death of Stalin released?
The Death of Stalin was released on October 20, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Death of Stalin?
The main cast of The Death of Stalin includes Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin.
Is The Death of Stalin worth watching?
The Death of Stalin has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 2,063 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.