The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
starring: Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, Brian Keith, Jonathan Winters
directed by: Norman Jewison
directed by: Norman Jewison
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The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming looks overly cute now, but really, it was pretty hip for 1966. The cold war was in full deep-freeze when this well-meaning comedy tried to thaw things out a little: a Soviet submarine beaches on the New England coast, sending the locals into a paranoid frenzy. The chief pleasure of the film is Alan Arkin as the sub captain; this was Arkin's first major film role, and he had already mastered his exasperated, slow-burning frown (to say nothing of mastering his Russian dialogue). Arkin snagged an Oscar® nomination, with the movie receiving nominations for best picture, adapted screenplay, and editing--nods that reflect the film's smashing success at the box office. Somewhat dated now, the movie still has its place in the roster of raucous, American small-town comedies; seen in childhood, it will linger nicely as a depiction of foolish grown-ups. --Robert Horton
Movie DVD
Amazon.com essential video:
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming looks overly cute now, but really, it was pretty hip for 1966. The cold war was in full deep-freeze when this well-meaning comedy tried to thaw things out a little: a Soviet submarine beaches on the New England coast, sending the locals into a paranoid frenzy. The chief pleasure of the film is Alan Arkin as the sub captain; this was Arkin's first major film role, and he had already mastered his exasperated, slow-burning frown (to say nothing of mastering his Russian dialogue). Arkin snagged an Oscar® nomination, with the movie receiving nominations for best picture, adapted screenplay, and editing--nods that reflect the film's smashing success at the box office. Somewhat dated now, the movie still has its place in the roster of raucous, American small-town comedies; seen in childhood, it will linger nicely as a depiction of foolish grown-ups. --Robert Horton
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I wanted a copy of this movie because my husband is in it.I haven't watched it to the end yet, so I hope he is in the credits.Came quickly,good condition.
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Rating: - Russians, Russians... great movie
The movie is one of my favorites-maybe my number 1 for comedies.The DVD quality is excellent in all aspects.This movie DVD is a must for all home movie libraries.
Rating: - Popcorn good time
I remember seeing this movie in the theater and it's remained one of my favorites for popcorn, soda, and an afternoon relaxing
Rating: - My favorite movie of them all
Name any legendary comic actor from the cold war era and you will probably see him in this film. It is Alan Arkin's first movie appearance. You won't stop laughing and yet it is more than mere comedy. It is social commentary and a true protrait of its time. This movie was a ground breaking. Many of the Russians are real Russian actors (unheard of in an American movie of the day)and they weren't made out to be stupid or inept just out of place. In large part it is acomedy of errors. For those who ... Read More
- movieI wanted a copy of this movie because my husband is in it.I haven't watched it to the end yet, so I hope he is in the credits.Came quickly,good condition.
- "The Russians Are Coming" was on time, in great conditionThis CD was a gift for my mom. It was delivered on time and in very good condition. I have yet to have a bad experience with Amazon.com or any of it's affiliates, at least so far.
Thanks.
- Russians, Russians... great movieThe movie is one of my favorites-maybe my number 1 for comedies.The DVD quality is excellent in all aspects.This movie DVD is a must for all home movie libraries.
- Popcorn good timeI remember seeing this movie in the theater and it's remained one of my favorites for popcorn, soda, and an afternoon relaxing
- My favorite movie of them allName any legendary comic actor from the cold war era and you will probably see him in this film. It is Alan Arkin's first movie appearance. You won't stop laughing and yet it is more than mere comedy. It is social commentary and a true protrait of its time. This movie was a ground breaking. Many of the Russians are real Russian actors (unheard of in an American movie of the day)and they weren't made out to be stupid or inept just out of place. In large part it is acomedy of errors. For those who ... Read More
