Spinning Boris


1h 52m 2004

Brief Synopsis

Based on the true story of a spin campaign orchestrated by Russian businessmen who hired a team of American political consultants to help re-elect Yeltsin during a time when his approval ratings were falling.

Film Details

Also Known As
Yeltsin Project, The
Genre
Biography
Drama
Political
Release Date
2004
Production Company
Showtime Networks
Distribution Company
Showtime Home Entertainment
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 52m

Synopsis

Based on the true story of a spin campaign orchestrated by Russian businessmen who hired a team of American political consultants to help re-elect Yeltsin during a time when his approval ratings were falling.

Film Details

Also Known As
Yeltsin Project, The
Genre
Biography
Drama
Political
Release Date
2004
Production Company
Showtime Networks
Distribution Company
Showtime Home Entertainment
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 52m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Nominated for the 2005 Writers Guild Award for Outstanding Achievement in Television Writing (Original Long Form) (Yuri Zeltser and Cary Bickley) from the Writers Guild of America (WGA).

Winner of the Audience Award for best feature at the 2003 Hamptons International Film Festival.

Aired in United States March 14, 2004

Aired in United States September 28, 2004

Released in United States on Video September 28, 2004

Originally in development at HBO.

Aired in USA on Showtime Network March 14, 2004.