The Trotsky
"The revolution begins in high school"
Originally released in 2010. The Trotsky is a comedy film. directed by Jacob Tierney.
Starring Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, and Geneviève Bujold
Synopsis
Leon Bronstein is not your average Montreal West high school student. For one thing, none of his peers can claim to be the reincarnation of early 20th century Soviet iconoclast and Red Army hero, Leon Trotsky. When his father sends Leon to public school as punishment for starting a hunger strike at Papa's clothing factory, Leon quickly lends new meaning to the term 'student union', determined as he is to live out his pre-ordained destiny to the fullest and change the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (117 votes)
Budget
$6.4M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jay Baruchel
as Leon
Emily Hampshire
as Alexandra Leith
Geneviève Bujold
as Denise Archambault
Colm Feore
as Principal Berkhoff
Jessica Paré
as Laura
Tommie-Amber Pirie
as Sarah Bronstein
Kaniehtiio Horn
as Caroline
Erika Rosenbaum
as Becca
Saul Rubinek
as David Bronstein
Michael Murphy
as Frank McGovern
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,400,000
Production Companies
- Park Ex Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Trotsky about?
Leon Bronstein is not your average Montreal West high school student. For one thing, none of his peers can claim to be the reincarnation of early 20th century Soviet iconoclast and Red Army hero, L...
Who directed The Trotsky?
The Trotsky was directed by Jacob Tierney.
How long is The Trotsky?
The Trotsky has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Trotsky released?
The Trotsky was released on May 5, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Trotsky?
The main cast of The Trotsky includes Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, Geneviève Bujold, Colm Feore, Jessica Paré.
Is The Trotsky worth watching?
The Trotsky has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 117 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.