# Gorky Park (1983)

> A principled Moscow investigator uncovers a state-level conspiracy while solving a brutal triple murder that powerful officials want buried.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4021

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Director: Michael Apted
- Cast: William Hurt, Lee Marvin, Brian Dennehy, Ian Bannen, Joanna Pacula, Michael Elphick, Richard Griffiths, Rikki Fulton
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085615/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: bleak, haunting, paranoid, cold winter night, serious thriller night

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