The Russian Question (1948)
The film is based on the play by K. Simonov. It is the story of an American journalist who spends time in Russia and sees socialism in action. Upon his return to the U.S., a prestigious editor asks him to write a book about his experience. He receives a handsome advance for the project and he and his fiancée are able to buy a house, a car, and other symbols of the American dream. But the editor’s generosity comes with a caveat: the book must present a negative picture of Soviet society. Will he simply keep the money and do what is expected of him, or will he instead tell the truth?
Director: Mikhail Romm
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 8, 1948
Cast
- Vsevolod Aksyonov - Smith
- Yelena Kuzmina - Jessie
- Mikhail Astangov - MacPherson
- Mikhail Nazvanov - Gould
- Boris Tenin - Murphy
- Mariya Barabanova - Meg
- Konstantin Alekseev - бармен
- Sergei Antimonov - Kessler
- Viktor Dragunsky - Radio host
Screenplay
- Konstantin Simonov (Theatre Play)
- Mikhail Romm (Screenplay)
Music: Aram Khachaturyan
Cinematography: Boris Volchek
Editing: Yeva Ladyzhenskaya
Production: Mosfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Mikhail Romm
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Russian Question about?
- The film is based on the play by K. Simonov. It is the story of an American journalist who spends time in Russia and sees socialism in action. Upon his return to the U.S., a prestigious editor asks him to write a book about his experience. He receives a handsome advance for the project and he and his fiancée are able to buy a house, a car, and other symbols of the American dream. But the editor’s generosity comes with a caveat: the book must present a negative picture of Soviet society. Will he simply keep the money and do what is expected of him, or will he instead tell the truth?
- Who directed The Russian Question?
- The Russian Question was directed by Mikhail Romm.
- Who stars in The Russian Question?
- The Russian Question stars Vsevolod Aksyonov, Yelena Kuzmina, Mikhail Astangov, Mikhail Nazvanov, Boris Tenin, Mariya Barabanova.
- How long is The Russian Question?
- The Russian Question has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Russian Question?
- The Russian Question is a Drama film.
- Where was The Russian Question produced?
- The Russian Question was produced in Soviet Union.