The Russian Question | DRAMA | FULL MOVIE

Based on the play by K. Simonov USA, 1946. The editor-in-chief of an influential newspaper, McPherson, commissions the talented journalist Harry Smith to write a critical book about Russia for a substantial fee. Smith’s fiancee Jessie persuades him to take on this job for the sake of the family’s future. Using the advance, Smith and Jesse buy a house, furnishings, a car in installments... The hero is trying to come up with something a compromise. However, McPherson tightens his demands: “there should be no middle ground in the Russian question.” Then Smith decides to write an honest book about the country he fell in love with. This turns into a drama for him: he loses his job, his property, his beloved woman leaves him... But Smith does not give up and continues to fight for the truth. Year of production: 1947 Director: Romm Mikhail Screenwriter: Romm Mikhail Composer: Khachaturian Aram Cinematographer: Volchek Boris Production designer: Mandel Semyon Cast: Yudin Gennady, Kuzmina Elena, Nazvanov Mikhail, Tenin Boris, Aksenov Vsevolod, Astangov Mikhail, Barabanova Maria, Tsinman Arkady, Poslavsky Boris, Antimonov Sergey, Dragunsky Viktor, Troyanovsky Mikhail