Mission to Moscow

Mission to Moscow

One American's Journey into the Truth

NR 1943 · 124 min · ★ 5.7 · War, Drama

Ambassador Joseph Davies is sent by FDR to Russia to learn about the Soviet system and returns to the US as an advocate of socialism.

Directed by Michael Curtiz · Written by Howard E. Koch

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