Child 44
~How do you find a killer who doesn’t exist?
Overview
Set in Stalin-era Soviet Union, a disgraced MGB agent is dispatched to investigate a series of child murders -- a case that begins to connect with the very top of party leadership.
Genres
- Crime
- Thriller
General Information
Release Date: 2015-03-15
Budget: $50000000
Revenue: $12951093
Runtime: 137 min
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