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Gorky Park

Seen it?

1983 | 128 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Parallax View or Marathon Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Police Inspector Renko tries to solve the case of three bodies found in Moscow's Gorky Park but finds his attempts to solve the crime impeded by his superiors. Working on his own, Renko seeks out more information and stumbles across a conspiracy involving the highest levels of the government.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $16 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 120K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Apted

  • William HurtArkady Renko
  • Lee MarvinJack Osborne
  • Brian DennehyWilliam Kirwill
  • Ian BannenIamskoy
  • Joanna PaculaIrina
  • Michael ElphickPasha
  • Richard GriffithsAnton
  • Rikki FultonPribluda
  • Alexander KnoxGeneral
  • Alexei SayleGolodkin