· The Death of Stalin · by Armando Iannucci               @ Beatley Library

After thirty years of ruling the Soviet Union with an iron fist, Josef Stalin suddenly dies of a brain hemorrhage. Unfortunately the Supreme Soviet never established a clear order of succession, so all the top party and government officials (played memorably by a stellar cast) begin vying for the top spot. Of course, they all must show the appropriate reverence for the departed leader and conceal their ambitions. Thus a competition begins to determine who will rule the USSR and who will disappear.

■ Title — The Death of Stalin
■ Director — Armando Iannucci
■ Cast — Steve Buscemi, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin, Jeffrey Tambor
■ ©2017 ■ 1h 47m ■ Comedy, Drama, History
■ Rated R for language
■ Distributed by Paramount Pictures