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Terror in Moscow

In October 2002, 41 Chechen terrorists took more than 700 people hostage in a Moscow theater, demanding an end to Russia's war against their homeland. This gut-wrenching documentary takes you through the endless hours of waiting, a seemingly miraculous rescue operation, and the ultimate tragedy, that could have been avoided had adequate medical personnel been on the scene after the stalemate ended.

Top Cast

  • Ian McShane

    Ian McShane

    Narrator

  • Movsar Barayev

    Movsar Barayev

    Chechen rebel leader

  • Lena Baranovskaya

    Lena Baranovskaya

    Herself/Hostage

  • Irina Fadayeva

    Irina Fadayeva

    Herself/Hostage

  • Irina Kuminova

    Irina Kuminova

    Herself / Hostage

  • Tamara Starkova

    Tamara Starkova

    Herself / Hostage

Overview

In October 2002, 41 Chechen terrorists took more than 700 people hostage in a Moscow theater, demanding an end to Russia's war against their homeland. This gut-wrenching documentary takes you through the endless hours of waiting, a seemingly miraculous rescue operation, and the ultimate tragedy, that could have been avoided had adequate medical personnel been on the scene after the stalemate ended.

Rating

7.3 / 10
5 Reviews
1 Popular

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