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Release Year1970
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes8
DirectorCasper Wrede
WritersRonald Harwood
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOne Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
About One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Fly-on-the-wall treatment of an ordinary day in the life of a prisoner in Stalin's Gulag. Closely adapted from Solzhenitsyn's classic novel based on his own experiences. Shot entirely on location in northern Norway
Directed by Casper Wrede, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Courtenay, Espen Skjønberg, Alf Malland — 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 1970.
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