Duration
120 minutes
Quick Summary
Political satire, starring Andrea Riseborough and Jason Isaacs
About This Program
The place is Moscow, the year is 1953 and after being in power for nearly 30 years, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin dies after an inconveniently brief illness. Amid the shock, the members of the Council of Ministers engage in a chaotic bid for power. Armando Iannucci's political satire, starring Andrea Riseborough, Jason Isaacs, Rupert Friend, Simon Russell Beale, Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor and Michael Palin
The Death of Stalin broadcasts on Sky Cinema Comedy HD at 6:00pm, Tuesday, 6 January 2026. (Subtitles)
Channel Numbers:
Sky HD307Virgin408
Production Details
Year2017
Runtime106 mins
DirectorArmando Iannucci
Cast & Crew
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Armando IannucciDirector
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Adrian McLoughlinas Josef Stalin
RF
Rupert Friendas Vasily
MP
Michael Palinas Vyacheslav Molotov
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Olga Kurylenkoas Maria Veniaminovna Yudina
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Paddy Considineas Andreyev
SB
Steve Buscemias NIkita Khrushchev
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Jason Isaacsas Field Marshal Zhukov
AR
Andrea Riseboroughas Svetlana
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Tom Brookeas Sergei
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Simon Russell Bealeas Lavrentii Beria
