The Russia House (DVD)

Intriguing, intelligent adaptation of John le Carré's spy thriller stars Sean Connery as Barley Scott-Blair, an expatriate British publisher who hopes to attain an important manuscript of Soviet military secrets before the CIA and KGB does. Michelle Pfeiffer is the beautiful go-between, Klaus Maria Brandauer the scientist author of the piece, and Roy Scheider an American operative. Filmed on location in the Soviet Union, director Fred Schepisi's drama co-stars James Fox, John Mahoney. 123 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English stereo; Subtitles: English.

Starring: Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, James Fox, John Mahoney, Michael Kitchen, J.T. Walsh, Ken Russell, David Threlfall, Klaus Maria Brandauer

Rating: R