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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 biopic, with a darkly comic and satirical tone. Themes of power & corruption and betrayal 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
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Power & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
Darkly ComicSatiricalTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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