Gorky Park

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Gorky Park

R

Released Dec 16, 1983

2h 8m

Mystery & Thriller

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Soviet detective Arkady Renko (William Hurt) uncovers a vast network of deceit and intrigue when he investigates a triple murder that took place in Gorky Park, a Moscow amusement park. As Renko tries to make progress on the case, it becomes dangerously apparent that the KGB doesn't want this homicide to be solved. He eventually meets American Jack Osborne (Lee Marvin), who offers some clues, but Renko soon realizes that Osborne may be just as dangerous as the trailing KGB operatives.

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Variety

William Hurt is superb as a Moscow militia detective caught between his desires to be simply a good cop and the unfathomable motives of the secret Soviet government, all complicated by an unexpected love for Joanna Pacula.

Mar 26, 2009

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Time Out

Neither Dennis Potter's screenplay nor the heavyweight cast can raise this adaptation of Martin Cruz Smith's best-selling spy novel above the ordinary.

Feb 9, 2006

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

By the end of Gorky Park, we realize that it's not the solution that matters, but what the case itself forced the people to discover about themselves.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Has its wintry moments in the snow.

Rated: B-

Aug 31, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The Cold War intrigue works better than the murder-mystery angle.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 19, 2021

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

A cast worth seeing no matter who's helming the project.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 19, 2021

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Jelisije J

Such an under appreciated spy drama where a Russian military police officer must solve the murder of 3 unidentified young people who were found in a public park that brings a delicious mystery to this, again under appreciated film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Shay W

It is one of my favorite movies from the 80s. So atmospheric, chilling with tension, heightened by it's excellent score. The cast is wonderful lead by William Hurt at the height of his prime. Brian Dennehy, Lee Marvin, Joanna Pacula, all filling out the story. It reminds me of a time when we didn't know a lot about Russia, and you feel that you are right there, seeing real Russians, even though none of the cast make any effort to use Russian accents. If you haven't seen it, it's very much worth a watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Mule T

A great movie for me because it is different in its look and mood. The kind of forensic techniques in facial recognition they use at that period were really stunning. It is suspenseful and intriguing without being flashy or overbearing. Don’t throw this one out the window and check it out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Zackary T

Came for Lee Marvin and William Hurt. Stayed for Lee Marvin. I love William Hurt he was an incredible actor and always great to watch. Except this time. He was wooden, bland , terribly accented and by far the worst I've ever seen him. In the end not even Lee Marvin could save it for me because they didn't let him do his thing ! Way too much terrible accent William Hurt and not nearly enough Lee Marvin or Brian Dennehy. Don't waste you're time

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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NR D

I watch movies and TV to be entertained. I am highly entertained by Gorky Park. It transports me away to another time and place and I can relax and enjoy. Everyone goes on and on about the quality of this and that, but I just want to be entertained and escape into the movie. I'm back for maybe the third time since this movie came out to watch it again. I really like this Gorky Park movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/23/24

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Craig B

pretty slow and really does age well. the fur industry certainly isn't worth much these days, so the crime seems silly. If it had more Lee Marvin might have been better, but the story just wasn't enough to fill out 2 hours.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/18/24

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Synopsis

Soviet detective Arkady Renko (William Hurt) uncovers a vast network of deceit and intrigue when he investigates a triple murder that took place in Gorky Park, a Moscow amusement park. As Renko tries to make progress on the case, it becomes dangerously apparent that the KGB doesn't want this homicide to be solved. He eventually meets American Jack Osborne (Lee Marvin), who offers some clues, but Renko soon realizes that Osborne may be just as dangerous as the trailing KGB operatives.

Director: Michael Apted
Producer: Gene Kirkwood, Hawk Koch
Screenwriter: Dennis Potter
Distributor: Orion Pictures
Production Co: Eagle Associates., Major Studio Partners
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 16, 1983, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 2h 8m

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