# The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966)

> A stranded Soviet submarine triggers an uproarious New England invasion scare that turns Cold War paranoia into cross-cultural farce.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20013

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Comedy, War
- Director: Norman Jewison
- Cast: Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Alan Arkin, Brian Keith, Paul Ford, Theodore Bikel, Jonathan Winters, Tessie O'Shea
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060921/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, frantic, irreverent, classic movie night, political comedy night

## Synopsis

A comedic clash of cultures unfolds when a Russian submarine crew accidentally lands in a small American town.

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