The Russia House (1990)

Name: The Russia House
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Released: 1990
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, James Fox, John Mahoney

1h 58m United States of America, Soviet Union

Drama Thriller Romance

Plot

In "The Russia House," Barley Scott Blair, an editor specializing in Russian literature residing in Lisbon, finds himself unexpectedly recruited by British intelligence. He is tasked with uncovering the motives behind Dante, a dissident scientist ensnared in the deteriorating Soviet Union, which is undergoing significant changes due to newfound openness. As Barley navigates this complex landscape, he must grapple with the implications of his investigation against the backdrop of a transforming political climate.

Cast

Sean Connery Michelle Pfeiffer Roy Scheider James Fox John Mahoney Michael Kitchen J. T. Walsh Ken Russell David Threlfall Klaus Maria Brandauer Mac McDonald Nicholas Woodeson Martin Clunes Ian McNeice Colin Stinton