Stalin, the Red Tyrant
Genres
Overview
On March 9, 1953, Joseph Stalin was buried in Moscow in front of a million people. His funeral is that of a demi-God. Ultimate paradox for one of the greatest criminals in History who brought misfortune to his people while arousing collective admiration.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
84 min
Release Date
2007-03-13
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
6.25
Serge de Sampigny
Narrator (voice)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
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