Stalin's James Bond

Stalin's James Bond

2017 · 53 min · ★ 6.7 · Documentary, History, TV Movie

An account of the troubled life of Richard Sorge (1895-1944), a Soviet spy of German origin who played a decisive role in the outcome of World War II.

Directed by Danielle Proskar · Written by Danielle Proskar

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