The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming

The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming


Starring:Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, Brian Keith, Jonathan Winters, Paul Ford, Theodore Bikel, Tessie O'Shea, John Phillip Law, Ben Blue, Andrea Dromm, Sheldon Collins, Guy Raymond, Cliff Norton, Richard Schaal, Philip Coolidge, Don Keefer, Cindy Putnam, Parker Fennelly, Doro Merande
Director: Norman Jewison
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming looks overly cute now, but really, it was pretty hip for 1966. The cold war was in full deep-freeze when this well-meaning comedy tried to thaw things out a little: a Soviet submarine beaches on the New England coast, sending the locals into a paranoid frenzy. The chief pleasure of the film is Alan Arkin as the sub captain; this was Arkin's first major film role, and he had already mastered his exasperated, slow-burning frown (to say nothing of mastering his Russian dialogue). Arkin snagged an Oscar® nomination, with the movie receiving nominations for best picture, adapted screenplay, and editing--nods that reflect the film's smashing success at the box office. Somewhat dated now, the movie still has its place in the roster of raucous, American small-town comedies; seen in childhood, it will linger nicely as a depiction of foolish grown-ups. --Robert Horton
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Remembering the time
  • The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming
  • "Tell him that he's under arrest."
  • one of the best
  • FUNNY
 The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
Starring: Carl Reiner , Eva Marie Saint , Alan Arkin , Brian Keith , and Jonathan Winters
Director: Norman Jewison
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00006FDAX
Release Date: 2002-10-15

Amazon.com essential video

The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming looks overly cute now, but really, it was pretty hip for 1966. The cold war was in full deep-freeze when this well-meaning comedy tried to thaw things out a little: a Soviet submarine beaches on the New England coast, sending the locals into a paranoid frenzy. The chief pleasure of the film is Alan Arkin as the sub captain; this was Arkin's first major film role, and he had already mastered his exasperated, slow-burning frown (to say nothing of mastering his Russian dialogue). Arkin snagged an Oscar® nomination, with the movie receiving nominations for best picture, adapted screenplay, and editing--nods that reflect the film's smashing success at the box office. Somewhat dated now, the movie still has its place in the roster of raucous, American small-town comedies; seen in childhood, it will linger nicely as a depiction of foolish grown-ups. --Robert Horton

Description

When a sightseeing Soviet commander runs his submarine aground off the New England coast, the crew's attempts to find a boat to dislodge them almost start WWIII! Alan Arkin leads an all-star castincluding Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Brian Keith and Jonathan Wintersin this riotous, uproarious [and] side-splitting (Cue) comedy! Russian Lt. Rozanov (Arkin) and his crew hit the beaches of Massachusetts unaware of the panic they're about to start. Despite the Russians harmless intentions, the folks in town think a full-scale Soviet invasion has been launched! What's worse, theirpolice chief (Keith) has left his hysterical assistant (Winters) in charge and the one man who knows the truth (Reiner) is only stirring up more chaos!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Remembering the time.......2007-07-04

This is a fun movie about US paranoia with the Russians during the Cold War.

5 out of 5 stars The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming.......2007-07-02

One of the nuttiest Cold War comedies of the 1960s, Norman Jewison's box-office hit "The Russians Are Coming" has a broad, frantic quality that will resonate with kids, past and present. Oscar nominee Alan Arkin stands out as the desperate Russian commander trying to avoid an international incident, and Jonathan Winters is a howl as an unhinged deputy sheriff mobilizing the nearby village. Note: a short advance briefing on the dynamics of the Cold War will likely increase your kids' enjoyment of this movie.

5 out of 5 stars "Tell him that he's under arrest.".......2007-07-01

There are a couple of movie moments that will stick in my mind forever.

One is Donald Sutherland in "Kelly's Heroes", unbuttoning his pistol like a gunfighter - in the face of a German Tiger tank. Another is Brian Keith telling the Russian submarine captain that he's under arrest, towards the end of "The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming".

I think this must be the movie where Alan Arkin perfected his actor persona that I call "the long-suffering, put-upon, reasonable guy in difficult circumstances who just wants everything to work out ok". He reprised this role in "Catch 22".

This is a fun movie that does a lot to put a funny human face on the cold war.

5 out of 5 stars one of the best.......2007-05-19

For those that experienced the cold war this is an exceptional movie. For those who only read about it the movie is merely great. It's nearly impossible to fault anything in here. It has a terrific collection of actors, the story is compelling, the whole family can watch and enjoy it. It's message is right on target and eternal. Winter's comment (not sure I can quote it) is so appropriate: "Why can't we all just get along?" There are just a few movies that I can watch over and over again and still enjoy; this is one of them.

5 out of 5 stars FUNNY.......2007-05-08

I thought this was a great movie without the main characters taking off all their clothes and the stupid sex scenes or rap and hip-hop music we seem to have to make something a hit. Yeah, it's a dated movie but great entertainment.

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