The Russia House 1990
“Their love was as dangerous as the secrets they kept.”
What is The Russia House?
The Russia House is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 21, 1990
- Studios
- Star Partners III, Studio Trite, MGM-Pathé Communications
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Star Partners III, Studio Trite, MGM-Pathé Communications
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Overview
The Russia House is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Star Partners III, Studio Trite, MGM-Pathé Communications. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A literary editor becomes an unlikely spy in a crumbling Soviet Union.”
- Compelling blend of espionage and romance
- Atmospheric Cold War setting
- Strong period ambience
- At 118 minutes, the runtime is relatively long for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric Cold War espionage blended with a poignant romance.
The film contains mature themes of espionage and romance, suited for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Barley Scott Blair’s profession?
He is a Lisbon‑based editor of Russian literature.
What task is he given by British intelligence?
He is commissioned to investigate the purpose of Dante, a dissident scientist in the Soviet Union.
When is the film set?
During the late Soviet era as the Union undergoes open‑minded reforms.
Which genres does the film combine?
It mixes drama, thriller, and romance.
Is there a romantic element in the story?
Yes, the narrative includes a dangerous love that parallels the secretive espionage.
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