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2017 · 107 min · R

The Death of Stalin

Directed by Armando Iannucci · Comedy, Drama, History

The Death of Stalin (2017) is a Comedy film, directed by Armando Iannucci set in Moscow during the 1950s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a satirical and darkly comic tone. Themes of power & corruption, betrayal, and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Christopher Willis
Cinematography
Zac Nicholson
Cast
Steve BuscemiSimon Russell BealeJeffrey TamborJason IsaacsMichael PalinRupert FriendAndrea RiseboroughDermot Crowley

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Moscow
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayalGreed & Ambition
Tone
SatiricalDarkly ComicBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Inspired By Real Events