Hunting the KGB Killers

Hunting the KGB Killers follows the story of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko’s death in a London hospital following a mysterious poisoning with radioactive polonium. In his final days, he was able to provide details of his past ties to the Russian government, while also attempting to guide his doctors towards a treatment plan that might save his life.

The film tracks the parallel drama of a medical mystery and a criminal investigation that leads to the highest levels of the Russian government. The story focuses on the personal impact of Litvinenko’s death on his family, in addition to the criminal aspects of his murder. The weapon used proves to be a substance available only to those with the highest levels of security clearance within the Russian state. Litvinenko’s own assertion that he was poisoned on the direct orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin adds another layer of international intrigue and diplomatic risk.