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Cast of Ben Shapiro's new anti-USSR movie includes James Franco, Rob Lowe, Dean Norris, Richard Brake, Brad Dourif, Emile Hirsch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte (deadline.com)
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Synopsis: In Stalin’s 1938 Moscow, a disillusioned former literature professor, Alexei, is arrested and brought to the infamous Lubyanka Prison, charged with conspiring with his dissident priest. There, Alexei faces interrogation by his brilliant and brutal former student, Vladimir.

Release Date: November 11, 2026

Writer: Ben Shapiro

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[–] 14 points 16 hours ago (8 children)

Serious question - what are his politics?

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  • [–] 13 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

    He strikes me as a guy who just likes to work and probably didn't even think about the politics.

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  • [–] 7 points 15 hours ago (1 child)

    That might be it. But you never know.

    Ninja edit. Maybe I need to stop hate watching pundits. I sounded like one. Could be. Or maybe not.

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  • [–] 7 points 14 hours ago

    I mean he's been doing it for literally 50 years and pretty much always in supporting roles (Wise Blood, notable exception!) so he must have worked for all manner of odious types at this point. Just another day at the office.

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  • [–] 9 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (2 children)

    I have no idea, I'm just shocked because he's like a prolific actor in some really fucking good movies and shows. I would have thought he would be way too busy or out of Daily Wire's budget even now.

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