The Death of Stalin
dir. Armando Iannucci
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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?
Critics consensus
The Death of Stalin finds director/co-writer Arnando Iannucci in riotous form, bringing his scabrous political humor to bear on a chapter in history with painfully timely parallels.
Directed byArmando Iannucci
StarringSteve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin, Rupert Friend
Written byFabien Nury, David Schneider, Armando Iannucci
CinematographyZac Nicholson
EditingPeter Lambert
MusicChristopher Willis
The Death of Stalin
2017 · R · 1h 47m
Comedy, Drama, History
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?
Critics Consensus
The Death of Stalin finds director/co-writer Arnando Iannucci in riotous form, bringing his scabrous political humor to bear on a chapter in history with painfully timely parallels.
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