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Dead Man's Letters

"Remember your humanity and forget the rest."

December 12, 1986 1h 23m 6.8/10 (122 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Dead Man's Letters is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Konstantin Lopushansky. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rolan Bykov, Iosif Ryklin, and Aleksandr Sabinin

Synopsis

In a desolate world following the nuclear apocalypse, a scholar helps a small group of adults and children survive in the basement of a former museum of history. In his mind, he writes letters to his only son that will never be read and tries to find shreds of hope in his new reality.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 12, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 23m 83 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (122 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Lenfilm
  • Pervoe Tvorcheskoe Obyedinenie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead Man's Letters about?

In a desolate world following the nuclear apocalypse, a scholar helps a small group of adults and children survive in the basement of a former museum of history. In his mind, he writes letters to h...

Who directed Dead Man's Letters?

Dead Man's Letters was directed by Konstantin Lopushansky.

How long is Dead Man's Letters?

Dead Man's Letters has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).

When was Dead Man's Letters released?

Dead Man's Letters was released on December 12, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dead Man's Letters?

The main cast of Dead Man's Letters includes Rolan Bykov, Iosif Ryklin, Aleksandr Sabinin, Nora Gryakalova, Vadim Lobanov.

Is Dead Man's Letters worth watching?

Dead Man's Letters has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 122 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.