The Russia House (1990)

Anarchist Tendencies

American Colonel Quinn (J.T. Walsh) leads an informal interrogation on Barley (Sean Connery) who replies with wry wit.

Directed by Fred Schepisi.

Released in 1990 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Military Officer
  • character-type: Civilian
  • character-type: Spy
  • character-type: Musician
  • action: Investigate
  • action: Interview
  • editors-choice: Insults / Comebacks
  • editors-choice: Tuff Guys
  • primary-genre: Romance
  • primary-genre: Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Spy Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Political Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Romantic Movies
  • mood: Witty
  • mood: Controversial
  • prop: Airplane
  • prop: Drink
  • setting: Lake
  • setting: House
  • theme: Ethics
  • theme: Accountability
  • theme: Deception
  • theme: Disrespect
  • actor: John Mahoney
  • actor: Mark La Mura
  • actor: Christopher Lawford
  • actor: Roy Scheider
  • actor: Sean Connery
  • actor: Michael Kitchen
  • actor: James Fox
  • actor: J.T. Walsh
  • director: Fred Schepisi
  • producer: Fred Schepisi
  • producer: Paul Maslansky
  • cinematographer: Ian Baker
  • composer: Jerry Goldsmith
  • editor: Beth Jochem Besterveld
  • editor: Peter Honess
  • costume-designer: Ruth Myers
  • production-designer: Richard Macdonald
  • role-name: Brady
  • role-name: Larry
  • role-name: Colonel Quinn
  • role-name: Russell
  • role-name: Ned
  • role-name: Clive
  • role-name: Bartholomew 'Barley' Scott Blair
  • role-name: Todd
  • screenwriter: Tom Stoppard
  • screenwriter: John le Carré
  • year: 1990
  • studio: MGM