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The Russia House

1990·Movie·R·118 min·6.1(331)

Their love was as dangerous as the secrets they kept.

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.

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About The Russia House

The Russia House is a 1990 English-language drama, thriller and romance film directed by Fred Schepisi. The cast is led by Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

The Russia House was produced by Star Partners III, Studio Trite, and MGM-Pathé Communications and made in United States of America and Soviet Union. It was released on December 21, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.

Director
Fred Schepisi
Writers
Tom Stoppard
Release date
December 21, 1990
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, Soviet Union
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$23 million
Production
Star Partners III, Studio Trite, MGM-Pathé Communications
#central intelligence agency (cia)#based on novel or book#secret mission#lisbon, portugal#ex-lover#soviet union#nuclear scientist#moscow, russia

The Russia House cast & crew

The Russia House was directed by Fred Schepisi and written by Tom Stoppard.

The cast features Sean Connery as Bartholomew 'Barley' Scott Blair, Michelle Pfeiffer as Katya Orlova, Roy Scheider as Russell, James Fox as Ned, John Mahoney as Brady, and Michael Kitchen as Clive.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Ian Baker, and it was produced by Paul Maslansky and Fred Schepisi.

Is The Russia House worth watching?

The Russia House holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 331 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, thriller, and romance, The Russia House is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Russia House

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Cast of The Russia House

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Bartholomew 'Barley' Scott Blair

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

Katya Orlova

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Russell

James Fox

James Fox

Ned

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

Brady

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

Clive

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Colonel Quinn

Ken Russell

Ken Russell

Walter

David Threlfall

David Threlfall

Wicklow

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Klaus Maria Brandauer

Dante

Mac McDonald

Mac McDonald

Bob

Nicholas Woodeson

Nicholas Woodeson

Niki Landau

The Russia House — FAQs

Where can I watch The Russia House in United States?

The Russia House is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Russia House on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Russia House is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Russia House in?

The Russia House is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Russia House?

The Russia House runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is The Russia House rated?

The Russia House is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 331 ratings.

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