The Russian Revolution

Nan
0h 47m
2017
6.3 /10 (27)

How Lenin seized control of Russia

Overview

Starting in 1881 this film shows the personal battle between Lenin's Ulyanov family and the royal Romanovs that eventually led to the Russian revolution.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : Français
Released Date: 2017-06-15
Director : Cal Seville

Top Billed Cast

Vladimir Lenin

Self (archive footage)

Jonathan Kydd

Narrator (voice)

Joseph Stalin

Self (archive footage)

Tsarina Alexandra

Self (archive footage)

Grand Duchess Anastasia

Self (archive footage)

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