Russkiy vopros 1948

The film is based on the play by K. Simonov. It is the story of an American journalist who spends time in Russia and sees socialism in action. Upon his return to the U.S., a prestigious editor asks him to write a book about his experience. He receives a handsome advance for the project and he and his fiancée are able to buy a house, a car, and other symbols of the American dream. But the editor’s generosity comes with a caveat: the book must present a negative picture of Soviet society. Will he simply keep the money and do what is expected of him, or will he instead tell the truth?

Cast:

Vsevolod Aksyonov
Smith 

Yelena Kuzmina
Jessie 

Mikhail Astangov
MacPherson 

Mikhail Nazvanov
Gould 

Boris Tenin
Murphy 

Mariya Barabanova
Meg 

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