Assassin of the Tsar
Assassin of the Tsar (1991) is a history drama, directed by Karen Shakhnazarov. It stars Oleg Yankovskiy and Malcolm McDowell. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 5.7/10.
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Oleg Yankovskiy 
Malcolm McDowell 
Armen Dzhigarkhanyan 
Yuriy Sherstnyov 
Olga Antonova 
Anzhela Ptashuk What Assassin of the Tsar Is About
A new doctor from Moscow arrives at a provincial mental institution. His interest is the peculiarities of the psyche of a patient who believes that he is Yakov Yurovsky, the man who assassinated the last Russian tsar. In the course of their conversations it transpires that the patient is a kind of philosopher, not without a gift for suggestion. In a while the doctor himself falls under his patient’s influence: he tends to relive that fatal night of June 16-17, 1918 when, without any investigation or trial, Tsar Nicholas II, who had recently abdicated, was murdered, together with his wife, daughters and incurably ill heir. Soon the doctor realizes that the tragedy of the last Russian tsar is in part his own tragedy, too...
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What is Assassin of the Tsar about?
A new doctor from Moscow arrives at a provincial mental institution. His interest is the peculiarities of the psyche of a patient who believes that he is Yakov Yurovsky, the man who assassinated the last Russian tsar.
Where can I watch Assassin of the Tsar?
Assassin of the Tsar is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Assassin of the Tsar?
Assassin of the Tsar runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).
When did Assassin of the Tsar come out?
Assassin of the Tsar was released in 1991.
Who directed Assassin of the Tsar?
Assassin of the Tsar was directed by Karen Shakhnazarov.
Who stars in Assassin of the Tsar?
Assassin of the Tsar stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Malcolm McDowell, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan, Yuriy Sherstnyov.
What is Assassin of the Tsar's rating?
Assassin of the Tsar holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 5.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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