The Kremlin Letter

The Kremlin Letter

World War III... in an envelope!

PG 1970 · 120 min · ★ 5.9 · Thriller, Action

After an unauthorized letter suggesting U.S. support for a Russian attack on China is sent to Moscow, a former naval officer and his team go undercover to retrieve it. Their plans are disrupted when a cunning politician raids their hideout.

Directed by John Huston · Written by John Huston

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