Jared Harrisscreen performanceJared Harris plays Mikhail Gorbachev in The Brink of War.
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FILM POSTER · The Brink of WarThe Brink of War (2026)
Mikhail Gorbachev
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Mikhail Gorbachev appears in The Brink of War (2026), portrayed by Jared Harris. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 2026 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Mikhail Gorbachev on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 2026Main sequence runtime: 1h 57m
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THE PERFORMANCE
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Jared Harrisscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Mikhail Gorbachev
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