The Rider Named Death
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- Synopsis
- A small band of radicals takes on a dangerous game of political assassination in this historical drama, based on a novel by Boris Savinkov. Near the dawn of the 20th century, with the Russian Revolution lurking on the horizon, George (Andrei Panin) ......
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- Director(s)
- Karen Shakhnazarov
- Distributor(s)
- Kino
- MPAA Rating
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 106 min.
Critic Reviews
Variety | Ronnie ScheibAdd Critic to Favorites
Instead of using its hot-button issues as a present-day hook, sticks with a 19th century mindset which it accompanies with elegant turn-of-the-century decors.Read the full review
Boston Globe | Ty BurrAdd Critic to Favorites
Shakhnazarov's film effortlessly captures the times and the author's conflicted yet unyielding attitude, yet it never draws any conclusions -- the film remains under glass.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kevin CrustAdd Critic to Favorites
The force of the film is not as profound as Shakhnazarov clearly intended, and The Rider Named Death is easier to respect than enjoy.Read the full review
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