I Was Stalin's Bodyguard(1989)
Я служил в охране Сталина, или Опыт документальной мифологии
I Was Stalin's Bodyguard Synopsis
This controversial documentary created a storm in Russia by taking the cloak off a violent, repressive period of Soviet history. Filmmaker Semyon Aranovich found the last surviving personal bodyguard of Joseph Stalin, Alexey Robin, who began working for the dictator in the 1930s.
I Was Stalin's Bodyguard (1989) is a documentary film directed by Semyon Aranovich, released on December 1, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Joseph Stalin, Fyodor F. Feodorovsky, Nadezhda Alliluyeva and Alexey Rybin. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Semyon Aranovich
- Writers:
- Yuri Klepikov, Semyon Aranovich
- Cinematographer:
- Sergey Sidorov
- Composer:
- Aleksandr Knaifel
- Production:
- Filmexport Studios, Panorama Studio
- Status:
- Released
I Was Stalin's Bodyguard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Stalin
- Fyodor F. Feodorovsky
Fyodor F. Feodorovsky
Nadezhda Alliluyeva
as Stalin's 2nd wife
Alexey Rybin
as Stalin's bodyguard
Key crew
Directed by Semyon Aranovich, written by Yuri Klepikov and Semyon Aranovich.
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I Was Stalin's Bodyguard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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I Was Stalin's Bodyguard – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in I Was Stalin's Bodyguard?
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The main cast of I Was Stalin's Bodyguard (1989) includes Joseph Stalin, Fyodor F. Feodorovsky, Nadezhda Alliluyeva and Alexey Rybin. The film was directed by Semyon Aranovich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Was Stalin's Bodyguard released?
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I Was Stalin's Bodyguard was released on December 1, 1989 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is I Was Stalin's Bodyguard worth watching?
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I Was Stalin's Bodyguard (1989) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.