Gorky Park

Gorky Park

Murder In Moscow

R 1983 · 128 min · ★ 6.3 · Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery

Police Inspector Renko tries to solve the case of three bodies found in Moscow's Gorky Park but finds his attempts to solve the crime impeded by his superiors. Working on his own, Renko seeks out more information and stumbles across a conspiracy involving the highest levels of the government.

Directed by Michael Apted · Written by Dennis Potter

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