
A Killing Affair
1985


“Squad of Soviet Superheroes”
811 votes
During the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a superhero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but, in hard times, they must show themselves again.
Director
Sarik AndreasyanStreaming availability for India
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Russian
Budget
$5.4M
Revenue
$15.1M
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