The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
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
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!
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94 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 29, 2008 Type: User Review |
A Classic that's as Funny in 2008 as in 1966
I bought a DVD of this classic for my mother. She'd never heard about it, and I couldn't imagine missing it! In fact, I became a forever fan of Alan Arkin because of it.
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 14, 2008 Type: User Review |
The Russians ard Coming. the Russians are Coming
I saw first saw this movie when I was in the sixth grade. In the middle of the Cold War, just the title was a scary thing for a kid. I sat through it twice before leaving the theater. It not only was hilarious, but eased my mind about that time of...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 30, 2008 Type: User Review |
One of the all time Greats!!
This movie is a true classic. A cold war movie before there were cold war movies, it is both funny and poignant from beginning to end (mostly funny). The cast is top notch hollywood and television stars (Carl Reiner, Alan Arkin, Brian Keith,...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 25, 2008 Type: User Review |
"Emergency! Emergency! Everybody to get from street!"
So you don't understand the 1960s international context that motivates this video?.... Not to worry! Are you skeptical that humor on film could have such an extended shelf life?...No concern! Perhaps you're not familiar with the somewhat twisted...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 23, 2008 Type: User Review |
The Russians are Coming,The Russians are coming
Funny, a real delight of what could happen when two groups of people who do not get along find humor and that their differences are non existant.
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 11, 2008 Type: User Review |
Omigosh! Could This Really Happen
In the midst of the Cold War, two significant events occured which threatened to defuse tensions between the USA and the Soviet Union.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: May 22, 2008 Type: User Review |
"Emergency, Emergency, Everybody To Get From Street!"
Do you remember that hilarious comedy film from '66 titled `The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming'? If you've never seen it you're in for a treat. This movie is an ingenious spoof concerning the Cold War mindset in America during the...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: May 03, 2008 Type: User Review |
Hilarious!!!
Although it is a bit dated now, this movie is a scream. Everyone...repeat...everyone in this movie is funny. The action never stops and I think it would be a big mistake to single anyone out in the movie as being the star. Just watch it and laugh.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 15, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great for laughs!
This movie is such a classic. If you remember "the Cold War," this movie is even more meaningful. It's such a great comedy. We love it at our house, you will too!
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 12, 2008 Type: User Review |
Jonathan Winters and Brian Keith memory
I remember when they made this movie near Fort Bragg, California in 1966. I was 8 at the time and my mom went to the set every day from our home in Willits, CA with her friends. What fun they had getting autographs from and pictures taken with...
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5.00/5 |
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