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Lenin: The Train

Lenin: The Train

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 30, 1990

Runtime

3h 18m

Genres

Drama, History, TV Movie

User Score

61%

Original Title

Lenin: The Train

Production Companies

TF1 Films Production, RAI, ORF

Director

Damiano Damiani

Description

March/April 1917. The first world war is already a couple year to pace. A sealed train with Russian emigrants keeps on driving from Zürich Germany and Sweden to Sint-Petersburg. The outlaws stand under the guidance of Vladimir J. Lenin. Two senior officers support the revolutionary bomb "to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Yet there are some unpleasant clashes between Socialists and enthusiastic workers who are worried about the war. During train travel there comes an end to Lenin's affair with the gracious Inessa, and his wife Nadja is prepared take back him. The triumphant entrance in St. Petersburg will exceed all expectations....