The Soviet Story
“The Soviet Story” is a story of an Allied power, which helped the Nazis to fight Jews and which slaughtered its own people on an industrial scale. Assisted by the West, this power triumphed on May 9th, 1945. Its crimes were made taboo, and the complete story of Europe’s most murderous regime has never been told. Until now...
Where to watch The Soviet Story in United States
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Where is The Soviet Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Soviet Story
The Soviet Story is a 2008 English-language documentary, war and history film directed by Edvīns Šņore. The cast is led by Jon Strickland, Vladimir Lenin, Alfred Rosenberg. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Soviet Story was produced by Labvakar and made in Latvia. It was released on April 9, 2008.
- Director
- Edvīns Šņore
- Writers
- Edvīns Šņore
- Release date
- April 9, 2008
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Latvia
- Production
- Labvakar
The Soviet Story cast & crew
The Soviet Story was directed by Edvīns Šņore and written by Edvīns Šņore.
The cast features Jon Strickland as Narrator, Vladimir Lenin as Self (archive footage), Alfred Rosenberg as Self (archive footage), Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage), Joseph Goebbels as Self (archive footage), and Hermann Göring as Self (archive footage).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Edgars Daugavvanags-Vanags and it was produced by Kristaps Valdnieks.
Is The Soviet Story worth watching?
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, war, and history, The Soviet Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Soviet Story
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Cast of The Soviet Story
Jon Strickland
Narrator
Vladimir Lenin
Self (archive footage)
Alfred Rosenberg
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Goebbels
Self (archive footage)
Hermann Göring
Self (archive footage)
George Bernard Shaw
Self (archive footage)
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
The Soviet Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Soviet Story in United States?
The Soviet Story is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Soviet Story on Kanopy?
Yes — The Soviet Story is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Soviet Story in?
The Soviet Story is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Latvian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Soviet Story?
The Soviet Story runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
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