Meeting Gorbachev

2018, Documentary, 1h 31m

78 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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Meeting Gorbachev plays to filmmaker Werner Herzog's endlessly inquisitive strengths -- and reveals the fascinating story of a pivotal political figure. Read critic reviews

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Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country.

Cast & Crew

Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev
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Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Self
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Director
André Singer
André Singer
Director
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Writer
André Singer
André Singer
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Lucki Stipetic
Lucki Stipetic
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Svetlana Palmer
Svetlana Palmer
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Richard Melman
Richard Melman
Executive Producer
Molly Thompson
Molly Thompson
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Eli Lehrer
Eli Lehrer
Executive Producer
Richard Blanshard
Richard Blanshard
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Yuri Burak
Yuri Burak
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Michael Ellis
Michael Ellis
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Nicholas Singer
Nicholas Singer
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