Moscow on the Hudson Cast
The cast of Moscow on the Hudson.
Robin Williams
as Vladimir Ivanoff

Robin Williams plays Vladimir Ivanoff, a Soviet circus musician who defects while on a visit to New York City.

María Conchita Alonso
as Lucia Lombardo

María Conchita Alonso portrays Lucia Lombardo, a beautiful Italian woman who Vladimir Ivanoff falls in love with.

Cleavant Derricks
as Lionel Witherspoon

Cleavant Derricks takes on the role of Lionel Witherspoon, an African-American musician who befriends Vladimir in New York.

Alejandro Rey
as Orlando Ramirez

Alejandro Rey plays Orlando Ramirez, a fellow immigrant who works with Vladimir at Bloomingdale's.

Savely Kramarov
as Boris, KGB agent

Savely Kramarov portrays Boris, a KGB agent tasked with bringing Vladimir back to the Soviet Union.

Elya Baskin
as Anatoly Cherkasov

Elya Baskin plays Anatoly Cherkasov, a Russian friend of Vladimir's who helps him adjust to life in America.

Oleg Rudnik
as Yuri

Oleg Rudnik takes on the role of Yuri, another Russian immigrant who befriends Vladimir in New York.

Aleksandr Benyaminov
as Vladimir's Grandfather

Aleksandr Benyaminov portrays Vladimir's Grandfather, who shares wisdom and support with his grandson.

Lyudmila Kramarevskaya
as Vladimir's Mother

Lyudmila Kramarevskaya plays Vladimir's Mother, who worries about her son's safety and well-being in America.

Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand
as Vladimir's Father

Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand portrays Vladimir's Father, who expresses concern for his son's future after defecting.

Natalya Ivanova
as Sasha

Natalya Ivanova plays Sasha, a fellow Russian immigrant who becomes friends with Vladimir in America.

Tiger Haynes
as Lionel's Grandfather

Tiger Haynes portrays Lionel's Grandfather, who shares musical heritage and wisdom with Lionel.

Eyde Byrde
as Lionel's Mother
Robert MacBeth
as Lionel's Stepfather
Donna Ingram-Young
as Leanne Witherspoon
Olga Talyn
as Svetlana
Aleksandr Narodetsky
as Leonid
Pierre Orcel
as Young French Man
Stephanie Cotsirilos
as Veronica Cohen
Frederick Strother
as Bill
Anthony Cortino
as Male Clerk
Betsy Mazursky
as Bloomingdale's Manager
Kaity Tong
as Kaity Tong
Royce Rich
as Bloomingdale's Cop
Christopher Wynkoop
as Agent Ross, FBI
Lyman Ward
as Agent Williams, Justice Dept.
Joe Lynn
as Mean Man on Subway
Joy Todd
as Blanche
Paul Mazursky
as Dave
Thomas Ikeda
as Korean Cab Driver
Barbara Montgomery
as Mrs. Marlowe
Dana Lorge
as Wanda
Adalberto Santiago
as Latin Band Leader
Sam Moses
as Dr. Reddy
Yakov Smirnoff
as Lev
Sam Stoneburner
as Panama Hat
Michael Greene
as Texan
Rosetta LeNoire
as The Judge (as Rosetta Le Noire)
Sal Carollo
as
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