alexas
10/10Easy 5/5 stars. By far the best documentary I have ever seen on the Russian Revolution. Required viewing for anyone with any interest whatsoever in one of the most important events of the 20th Century.
Reviewed on May 17, 2020
The Russian Revolution(2017)
How Lenin seized control of Russia
6.3(28)47m2017-06-15
DocumentaryHistory
The Russian Revolution Synopsis
Starting in 1881 this film shows the personal battle between Lenin's Ulyanov family and the royal Romanovs that eventually led to the Russian revolution.
The Russian Revolution (2017) is a documentary and history film directed by Cal Seville, released on June 15, 2017 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Vladimir Lenin, Jonathan Kydd, Joseph Stalin and Tsarina Alexandra. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Cal Seville
- Production:
- 3DD Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Russian Revolution Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vladimir Lenin
as Self (archive footage)
Jonathan Kydd
as Narrator (voice)
Joseph Stalin
as Self (archive footage)
Tsarina Alexandra
as Self (archive footage)
Grand Duchess Anastasia
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Cal Seville.
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The Russian Revolution Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Russian Revolution – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Russian Revolution online?
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The Russian Revolution (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Russian Revolution?
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The main cast of The Russian Revolution (2017) includes Vladimir Lenin, Jonathan Kydd, Joseph Stalin, Tsarina Alexandra and Grand Duchess Anastasia. The film was directed by Cal Seville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Russian Revolution released?
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The Russian Revolution was released on June 15, 2017 and runs for 47m.
Is The Russian Revolution worth watching?
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The Russian Revolution (2017) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 28 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.