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The Death of Stalin

R20171h 47mArmando Iannucci
Rotten Tomatoes 94%

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"He’s dead, and the backstabbing has just begun."

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?

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ChaosDictatorSocialismDark ComedySatireBiographyBased On True StoryJoseph StalinBitingDeath

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Death of Stalin (2017) 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 question remains — just who is running the government?

Who stars in The Death of Stalin?

The Death of Stalin stars Steve Buscemi (Nikita Khrushchev), Simon Russell Beale (Lavrenti Beria), Jeffrey Tambor (Georgy Malenkov), Jason Isaacs (Field Marshal Zhukov), Michael Palin (Vyacheslav Molotov). The film was directed by Armando Iannucci.

How long is The Death of Stalin?

The Death of Stalin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

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