Khrushchev Does America

March. 04,2013

Rating：

7.5

Genre：

History Documentary

Keywords：

Cold War 1950s Soviet Union

Trailer Synopsis Cast

The story of the unconditional, no-holds-barred tour of America by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, leader of World Communism and America's arch nemesis, during 13 sun-filled days in the fall of 1959.

Geoffrey Bateman as Narrator

Nikita Khrushchev as Self

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Reviews

TinsHeadline

2013/03/04

Touches You

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KnotStronger

2013/03/05

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

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Humaira Grant

2013/03/06

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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Brenda

2013/03/07

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

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auscctv

2013/03/08

A one sided western view of the Soviet General Secretarys visit to the USA in 1959. It shows how poorly he was treated, not only by those who invited him, but also by the general public. Even the narration describes his outrage at such rudeness as a temper tantrum. If you have any intelligence and are American, you will be embarrassed.

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