The Russia House
"Their love was as dangerous as the secrets they kept."
Originally released in 1990. The Russia House is a drama/thriller film. directed by Fred Schepisi.
Starring Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Roy Scheider
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (318 votes)
Budget
$21.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$23M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $21,800,000
- Revenue
- $22,997,992
Production Companies
- Star Partners III
- Studio Trite
- MGM-Pathé Communications
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Russia House about?
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...
Who directed The Russia House?
The Russia House was directed by Fred Schepisi.
How long is The Russia House?
The Russia House has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Russia House released?
The Russia House was released on December 21, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Russia House?
The main cast of The Russia House includes Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, James Fox, John Mahoney.
Is The Russia House worth watching?
The Russia House has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 318 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.