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Gorky Park

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Soviet detective Arkady Renko (William Hurt) uncovers a vast network of deceit and intrigue when he investigates a triple murder that took place in Gorky Park, a Moscow amusement park. As Renko tries to make progress on the case, it becomes dangerously apparent that the KGB doesn't want this homicide to be solved. He eventually meets American Jack Osborne (Lee Marvin), who offers some clues, but Renko soon realizes that Osborne may be just as dangerous as the trailing KGB operatives.
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Variety Staff Variety William Hurt is superb as a Moscow militia detective caught between his desires to be simply a good cop and the unfathomable motives of the secret Soviet government, all complicated by an unexpected love for Joanna Pacula. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Time Out Neither Dennis Potter's screenplay nor the heavyweight cast can raise this adaptation of Martin Cruz Smith's best-selling spy novel above the ordinary. Feb 9, 2006 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times By the end of Gorky Park, we realize that it's not the solution that matters, but what the case itself forced the people to discover about themselves. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 23, 2004 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Has its wintry moments in the snow. Rated: B- Aug 31, 2021 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The Cold War intrigue works better than the murder-mystery angle. Rated: 3/4 Feb 19, 2021 Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day A cast worth seeing no matter who's helming the project. Rated: 3/4 Jan 19, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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CodyZamboni Z Never read the book. But movie should've been much better, given the talent involved. Wiliam Hurt, usually reliable, fails here, with a weak performance, Convoluted plot, far too little suspenseful scenes. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review babarizam D Everything about it is British except dresses and over usage of word "Comrade" British Accents make it hard to take the movie seriously. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review Sally R This movie I hard to follow. I don't recommend. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/20/25 Full Review Jelisije J Such an under appreciated spy drama where a Russian military police officer must solve the murder of 3 unidentified young people who were found in a public park that brings a delicious mystery to this, again under appreciated film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/19/24 Full Review Shay W It is one of my favorite movies from the 80s. So atmospheric, chilling with tension, heightened by it's excellent score. The cast is wonderful lead by William Hurt at the height of his prime. Brian Dennehy, Lee Marvin, Joanna Pacula, all filling out the story. It reminds me of a time when we didn't know a lot about Russia, and you feel that you are right there, seeing real Russians, even though none of the cast make any effort to use Russian accents. If you haven't seen it, it's very much worth a watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Mule T A great movie for me because it is different in its look and mood. The kind of forensic techniques in facial recognition they use at that period were really stunning. It is suspenseful and intriguing without being flashy or overbearing. Don’t throw this one out the window and check it out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Apted

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William Hurt

Arkady Renko

Lee Marvin

Jack Osborne

Brian Dennehy

William Kirwill

Ian Bannen

Iamskoy

Joanna Pacula

Irina Asanova

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Synopsis Soviet detective Arkady Renko (William Hurt) uncovers a vast network of deceit and intrigue when he investigates a triple murder that took place in Gorky Park, a Moscow amusement park. As Renko tries to make progress on the case, it becomes dangerously apparent that the KGB doesn't want this homicide to be solved. He eventually meets American Jack Osborne (Lee Marvin), who offers some clues, but Renko soon realizes that Osborne may be just as dangerous as the trailing KGB operatives.
Director
Michael Apted
Producer
Gene Kirkwood, Hawk Koch
Screenwriter
Dennis Potter
Distributor
Orion Pictures
Production Co
Eagle Associates., Major Studio Partners
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 16, 1983, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Runtime
2h 8m
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