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The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming

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Original title

The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming

Year

1966

Running time

120 min.

Country

United States

Director

Norman Jewison

Screenwriter

William Rose. Novel: Nathaniel Benchley

Cast

Music

Johnny Mandel

Cinematography

Joseph F. Biroc

Producer

The Mirisch Corporation. Distributor: United Artists

Genre

Comedy | Submarines. Cold War

Synopsis

When a Soviet submarine captain comes up for a look at America (off the coast of a small island in Massachusetts) he runs aground. He sends his two English speaking crewmen to procure a boat with enough power to pull them off. The 2 English speakers, along with 7 other Russian sailors, don't exactly blend in and the town is convinced that they are being invaded.

Awards: 1966: 4 Nominations for Oscar: Best Movie, Actor (Arkin), Adapted Screenplay, Editing

1966: Golden Globes: Best Movie and Actor - Comedy or Musical (Arkin). 5 nominations

1966: BAFTA Awards: Nominated to Best Promising Newcomer (Alan Arkin)

1966: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Actor (Alan Arkin)

1966: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

1966: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Comedy Screenplay

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Critics' reviews

"The cast is great and the scene in which Carl Reiner and vaudeville vet Tessie O'Shea are lashed together is unforgettably funny"

Marjorie Baumgarten: Austin Chronicle
"More memorable for its title than for anything else."

Jonathan Rosenbaum: Chicago Reader
"An outstanding cold-war comedy depicting the havoc created on a mythical Massachusetts island by the crew of a grounded Russian sub"

Variety Staff: Variety
"Cleverly written by William and Tania Rose, it's become a cold-war curio"

Michael Wilmington: Los Angeles Times

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The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming

1966

Norman Jewison

6.2

(1,534)