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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Thriller, Romance
Votes336
DirectorFred Schepisi
WritersTom Stoppard
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Russia House
About The Russia House
Barley Scott Blair, a Lisbon-based editor of Russian literature who unexpectedly begins working for British intelligence, is commissioned to investigate the purposes of Dante, a dissident scientist trapped in the decaying Soviet Union that is crumbling under the new open-minded policies.
Directed by Fred Schepisi, The Russia House leans on a strong ensemble — Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1990.
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