Story line
Martin Scorsese (who cameos), an acolyte of Michael Powell, originally convinced both Robert De Niro and Jack Nicholson to star in the movie. The legendary pairing was vetoed by the Russian Ministry of Cinema, as De Niro's The Deer Hunter (1978) was seen as anti-Communist, and Nicholson had made disparaging remarks about the Soviet Union in interviews. Nicholson's role was eventually played by James Fox.
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Country of origin: Soviet Union,East Germany,Cuba,France,United Kingdom
Language: English, Russian
Country Released: United kingdom
Filming Location: Ivy House, North End Road, Golders Green, London, England, UK
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