Gorky Park

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Gorky Park

R

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 Staff

Variety

Mar 26, 2009

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.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Oct 23, 2004

3.5/4

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.

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

May 20, 2003

3/5

It remains a taut, clever thriller throughout, with Mr. Apted's direction establishing its intensity immediately and sustaining it well.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Aug 31, 2021

B-

Has its wintry moments in the snow.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Feb 19, 2021

3/4

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

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Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

Jan 19, 2021

3/4

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

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Jacob W

@RT17896586 Oct 25, 2026

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. A great crime Cold War thriller. Lee Marvin’s last film.

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Max M

@Househuntermax Oct 18, 2026

Super solid Cold War era thriller. Great stunt sequences too. Definitely recommend.

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 4, 2026

Gorky Park is a *3.5* star Movie!

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Frans B

@FransB Jan 20, 2026

Brilliant! Michael Apted did good with this one. Very well written for adaptation by Dennis Potter to screen. Great cinematography and visually stunning. Stellar cast all excels in character. Filled with secrecy, intrigue, drama, little action, emotion, suspense, mystery and a Russian ambiance. Gripping and entertaining

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j f

@LiberteBurrows Nov 14, 2025

The best picture about Soviet pelt trafficking you’re likely to see this year

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John Z

@RT55783790 May 16, 2025

The film keeps you interested, and the characters are solidly represented by veteran actors. Helsinki looks a lot like Moscow! Da!

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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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