The Russian Woodpecker(2015)
Chernobyl & War in Ukraine
The Russian Woodpecker Synopsis
As his country is gripped by revolution and war, a Ukrainian victim of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster discovers a dark secret and must decide whether to risk his life and play his part in the revolution by revealing it.
The Russian Woodpecker (2015) is a documentary and history film directed by Chad Gracia, released on January 31, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Fedor Alexandrovich, Andrei Alexandrovich, Igor Alexandrovich and Natalia Baranovskaya. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Chad Gracia
- Writers:
- Chad Gracia
- Producers:
- Mike Lerner, Chad Gracia, Ram Devineni
- Cinematographer:
- Artem Ryzhykov
- Production:
- Rattapallax, Roast Beef Productions, GraciaFilms
- Status:
- Released
The Russian Woodpecker Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Fedor Alexandrovich
Fedor Alexandrovich
as Himself
- Andrei Alexandrovich
Andrei Alexandrovich
as Fedor's Father
- Igor Alexandrovich
Igor Alexandrovich
as Fedor's Son
- Natalia Baranovskaya
Natalia Baranovskaya
as Chernobyl Historian
- Andrei Bilyk
Andrei Bilyk
as Chernobyl Chief Engineer
- Fedor Chebanenko
Fedor Chebanenko
as Duga Data Commander
- Charlie D'Agata
Charlie D'Agata
as Himself - CBS News Foreign Correspondent (archive footage)
- Anatoly Duatlov
Anatoly Duatlov
as Chernobyl Engineer
- Fedor Dubrovka
Fedor Dubrovka
as Radar Professor
Mikhail Gorbachev
as Former President Russia (archive footage)
Viktor Yanukovich
as Former President Ukraine (archive footage)
- Georgiy Kopchinski
Georgiy Kopchinski
as Last Soviet Head of Atomic Energy
Key crew
Directed by Chad Gracia, written by Chad Gracia, produced by Mike Lerner, Chad Gracia and Ram Devineni.
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The Russian Woodpecker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Russian Woodpecker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Russian Woodpecker online?
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The Russian Woodpecker (2015) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Russian Woodpecker?
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The main cast of The Russian Woodpecker (2015) includes Fedor Alexandrovich, Andrei Alexandrovich, Igor Alexandrovich, Natalia Baranovskaya and Andrei Bilyk. The film was directed by Chad Gracia. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Russian Woodpecker released?
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The Russian Woodpecker was released on January 31, 2015 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Russian Woodpecker worth watching?
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The Russian Woodpecker (2015) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.