The Plot to Kill Stalin (1958)
A Real-Life Drama
In late 1952, an aging and increasingly paranoid Stalin puts in motion a purge against his doctors, with antisemitic overtones. His lackeys, including Khrushchev, Molotov and Beria, fear it will spread to the Politburo, and plan to strike first.
Director: Delbert Mann
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, War
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: September 25, 1958
Cast
- Melvyn Douglas - Stalin
- Eli Wallach - Poskrebyshev
- Oskar Homolka - Khrushchev
- E.G. Marshall - Beria
- Luther Adler - Molotov
- Thomas Gomez - Malenkov
- Marian Seldes - Mme. Molotov
- Lawrence Dobkin - Shtemenko
- Bert Freed - Sokolovsky
- David J. Stewart - Ignatiev
Screenplay
Production: CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
joseph stalin, playhouse, television play
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Plot to Kill Stalin about?
- In late 1952, an aging and increasingly paranoid Stalin puts in motion a purge against his doctors, with antisemitic overtones. His lackeys, including Khrushchev, Molotov and Beria, fear it will spread to the Politburo, and plan to strike first.
- Who directed The Plot to Kill Stalin?
- The Plot to Kill Stalin was directed by Delbert Mann.
- Who stars in The Plot to Kill Stalin?
- The Plot to Kill Stalin stars Melvyn Douglas, Eli Wallach, Oskar Homolka, E.G. Marshall, Luther Adler, Thomas Gomez.
- How long is The Plot to Kill Stalin?
- The Plot to Kill Stalin has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Plot to Kill Stalin?
- The Plot to Kill Stalin is a Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, War film.
- Where was The Plot to Kill Stalin produced?
- The Plot to Kill Stalin was produced in United States of America.