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To: SmokingJoe
IIRC, Beria cried like a baby begging for his life.

Of course, from a humor perspective, I have to say "The Death of Stalin" was one of the funniest Soviet related movies I have ever seen!

The scene where Marshal Zhukov is approached by Khrushchev (who wanted to frame Beria) and Zhukov busts his balls nearly made tears of laughter come out of my eyes!

KHRUSHCHEV: What if we blame this on someone...

MARSHAL ZHUKOV: Wait. (holds his hand up in warning)

KHRUSHCHEV: ..who's out of control.

MARSHAL ZHUKOV: Nicky, be very careful what you say next. Who?

KHRUSHCHEV: Beria.

MARSHAL ZHUKOV: I'm gonna have to report this conversation. Threatening to do harm or obstruct any member of the Presidium in the process of...(breaks into a maniacal grin and begins giggling) Look at your f**king face!

4 posted on 10/29/2025 4:51:36 PM PDT by rlmorel (Factio Communistica Sinensis Delenda Est.)
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To: rlmorel

I love that movie. A fantastic dark humor movie, especially if you like Russian history.


9 posted on 10/29/2025 8:23:38 PM PDT by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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