The Last Days of the USSR

The Last Days of the USSR

12/12/2011 0h 52m 8.0/10

Overview

From 1989 to 1991 a string of unpredictable events happened that brought to light the rivalry between two men: Gorbachev, hindered by the economic results of his perestroika, and Yeltsin, embodying the hopes of the Russian people. Illustrated with interviews of top protagonists such as Mikhail Gobachev himself, the documentary recounts the critical last two years of the former USSR.

Director

Jean-Charles Deniau

Top Billed Cast

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

Self

Grigoriy Yavlinskiy

Grigoriy Yavlinskiy

Self

Philippe Faure

Philippe Faure

Self (voice)

Stephen F. Cohen

Stephen F. Cohen

Self

Andrei Gratchev

Andrei Gratchev

Self

Algirdas Brazauskas

Algirdas Brazauskas

Self

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