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The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966)

"IT'S A PLOT! ...to make the world die laughing!!"

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ComedyWar

Directed by Norman Jewison

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

2h 6m

Language

EN

Release

May 25, 1966

Director

Norman Jewison

Official Trailer

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Overview

When a Soviet submarine gets stuck on a sandbar off the coast of a New England island, its commander orders his second-in-command, Lieutenant Rozanov, to get them moving again before there is an international incident. Rozanov seeks assistance from the island locals, including the police chief and a...

Cast

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

Walt Whittaker

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Elspeth Whittaker

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Lt. Rozanov

Brian Keith

Brian Keith

Police Chief Link Mattocks

Paul Ford

Paul Ford

Fendall Hawkins

Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel

The Russian captain

Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters

Norman Jones

Tessie O'Shea

Tessie O'Shea

Alice Foss

John Phillip Law

John Phillip Law

Alexei Kolchin

Ben Blue

Ben Blue

Luther Grilk

Guy Raymond

Guy Raymond

Lester Tilly

Andrea Dromm

Andrea Dromm

Alison Palmer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

When a Soviet submarine gets stuck on a sandbar off the coast of a New England island, its commander orders his second-in-command, Lieutenant Rozanov, to get them moving again before there is an international incident. Rozanov seeks assistance from the island locals, including the police chief and a vacationing television writer, while trying to allay their fears of a Communist invasion by claiming he and his crew are Norwegian sailors.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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