Life changes for a Moscow worker when he's made Stalin's personal film projectionist but cannot tell his bride.

Tom Hulceas Ivan Sanshin
Lolita Davidovichas Anastasia
Bob Hoskinsas Beria
Aleksandr Zbruevas Stalin
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.as Prof. Bartnev
Bess Meyeras Katya (16 years)
Mariya Baranovaas Katya (10 years)
Irina Kupchenkoas Directress
Vladimir Kuleshovas colonel Shchelkasov
Vsevolod Larionovas General Rumiantsev
Ennio Guarnieri