The Russia House is a movie from 1990 in which a British publisher investigates Soviet Union nuclear missile capabilities. The thrilling drama and romance was directed by Fred Schepisi and its star-studded cast includes Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer and Roy Scheider. This short summary gives you an overview of the film and where it was filmed, unveiling the outstanding performances and behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “The Russia House” took place in several picturesque locations around the globe. The movie was shot in the energetic city of Lisbon, Portugal and on the tranquil streets of 370-374 Smugglers Cove Road, Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada. Some scenes were also captured in the culturally rich cities of Moscow and St Petersburg in Russia, as well as in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Production was in full swing from Oct 2, 1989, until Dec 20, 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sean Connery | Barley |
| Michelle Pfeiffer | Katya |
| Roy Scheider | Russell |
| James Fox | Ned |
| John Mahoney | Brady |
| Michael Kitchen | Clive |
| J.T. Walsh | Quinn |
| Ken Russell | Walter |
| David Threlfall | Wicklow |
| Klaus Maria Brandauer | Dante |
| Mac McDonald | Bob |
| Nicholas Woodeson | Niki Landau |
| Martin Clunes | Brock |
| Colin Stinton | Henziger |
| Denys Hawthorne | Paddy |
| George Roth | Cy |
| Ellen Hurst | Anna |
| Peter Knupffer | Sergey |
| Nikolai Pastukhov | Uncle Matvey |
| Jason Salkey | Johnny |
| Eric Anzumonyln | Nasayan |
| Daniel Wozniak | Zapadny |
| Vladek Nikiforov | Tout |
| Christopher Lawford | Larry |
| Mark La Mura | Todd |
| Blu Mankuma | Merv |
| Tuck Milligan | Stanley |
| Jay Benedict | Spikey |
| David Timson | George |
| Fyodor Smirnov | Watcher |
| Pavel Sirotin | Watcher |
| Paul Jutkevitch | Misha |
| David Henry | Jr. Minister – Whitehall |
| Martin Wenner | Scientist – Whitehall |
| Paul Rattee | Army Officer – Whitehall |
| Simon Templeman | Psychoanalyst – Whitehall |
| Gina Nikiforov | Russian Guest |
| Raisa Ryazanova | Russian Guest |
| Kate Lock | Jacky |
| Charlotte Cornwell | Charlotte |
| Craig Crosbie | Technician |
| Keith Edwards | Hoover |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | Hoover |
| Rob Freeman | Hoover |
| Gennady Venov | Katya’s Father |
| Vladimir Zunetov | Dan |
| Jack Raymond | Lev |
| David Ryall | Colonial Type |
| Alexei Jawdokimov | Arkady |
| Constantine Gregory | KGB Interviewer |
| Yegueshe Tsturvan | Flute Player |
| Dmitriy Dobrov | Dooglash (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Vladimir Kuznetsov | Predstavitel firmy (uncredited) |
| Jonty Reason | Delegate (uncredited) |
| Tina Simmons | Russian Trade Show Guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The Russia House was released on December 21, 1990, in the United States.
- This drama-romance flick had a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes.
- The plot centers around a British publisher who is sent a manuscript about Soviet Union nuclear missile capabilities.
- The movie was directed by Fred Schepisi and penned by John le Carré and Tom Stoppard.
- It was nominated for five awards for its creative storytelling and engaging performances.
- Besides Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Roy Scheider, the cast also includes notable names like James Fox, John Mahoney, Michael Kitchen, and J.T. Walsh.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Lisbon, Portugal
- Latitude: 38.7222524
- Longitude: -9.1393366
- Place ID: ChIJO_PkYRozGQ0R0DaQ5L3rAAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lisbon, Portugal
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
- Location Name: 370-374 Smugglers Cove Road, Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.4134812
- Longitude: -123.3307923
- Place ID: EjwzNzQgU211Z2dsZXJzIENvdmUgUmQgIzM3MCwgQm93ZW4gSXNsYW5kLCBCQyBWME4gMUcxLCBDYW5hZGEiHxodChYKFAoSCa0l20E5aoZUEYDnOzwl6ooCEgMzNzA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 374 Smugglers Cove Rd #370, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G1, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Moscow, Russia
- Latitude: 55.755826
- Longitude: 37.6173
- Place ID: ChIJybDUc_xKtUYRTM9XV8zWRD0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Moscow, Russia
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Location Name: St Petersburg, Russia
- Latitude: 59.9310584
- Longitude: 30.3609097
- Place ID: ChIJ7WVKx4w3lkYR_46Eqz9nx20
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St Petersburg, Russia
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Location Name: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2827291
- Longitude: -123.1207375
- Place ID: ChIJs0-pQ_FzhlQRi_OBm-qWkbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
