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Meeting Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country.

Top Cast

  • Mikhail Gorbachev

    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Self

  • Werner Herzog

    Werner Herzog

    Self

  • Miklós Németh

    Miklós Németh

    Self

  • Lech Wałęsa

    Lech Wałęsa

    Self

  • George Shultz

    George Shultz

    Self

  • George H. W. Bush

    George H. W. Bush

    Self (archive Footage)

  • Margaret Thatcher

    Margaret Thatcher

    Self (archive Footage)

  • James Baker III

    James Baker III

    Self

  • Horst Teltschik

    Horst Teltschik

    Self

Overview

Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country.

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6.5 / 10
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1 Reviews

  • SWITCH.
    SWITCH.
    8 Jan 14, 2020

    Werner Herzog has become almost as much of a meme as Baby Yoda in recent years, with his signature dour voiceovers sent up in cutesy teen movies. But the reason he has such a loyal following is his transcendent empathy as a filmmaker, which is on full display in 'Meeting Gorbachev'. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-meeting-gorbachev-chatting-with-a-man-who-changed-the-world

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