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The Death of Stalin by Armando Iannucci
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The Death of Stalin by Armando Iannucci

Humor Meets Horror: Unpacking the Absurdity of Power Struggles in _The Death of Stalin_

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Aug 28, 2020
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Story by Armando Iannucci, David Schneider, and Ian Martin

Starring Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, and Jeffrey Tambor

Distributed by Entertainment One Films (U.S. distribution by IFC Films)

Rated R for language throughout, violence, and some sexual references

Running time 107 minutes

Author’s note: This review contains spoilers for The Death of Stalin.

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