An actor who immigrated from the Soviet Union and portrayed Reagan says the US atmosphere changed after he became president.

A Soviet-era immigrant actor who starred in one "Reagan" film said he believed he may have made a mistake moving to the U.S. prior to President Ronald Reagan's presidency, due to his concerns about the country's condition and the global state of affairs.

Elya Baskin, who portrays B.E. Kertchman in the highly acclaimed film, appeared on "America's Newsroom" to discuss the importance of the movie and how its message resonates with him as an immigrant who fled oppressive rule.

"Baskin, who came to the US nearly 50 years ago, initially believed he had arrived in paradise. However, his experience was marked by significant events such as the presidency of Gerald Ford and the four years under Jimmy Carter, which brought about significant changes. These included the betrayal of the Shah of Iran by Carter, resulting in the rise of Khomeini and the hostage crisis, as well as huge inflation rates of around 10-12%."

"Each time I visit the store, it becomes increasingly expensive, and I wondered if I had made a mistake by coming here," he said. "I was dreaming about something when suddenly, it happened. Then Reagan appeared, and the country's atmosphere shifted. I realized that things would improve, and life would be much better. As a result, I now feel optimistic."

The biopic about former President Ronald Reagan, titled "Reagan," has now become the top-selling book on Amazon after its recent release on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital formats.

The movie featuring Dennis Quaid as the 40th president was released on Blu-ray on November 19 and quickly reached the top of Amazon's Blu-ray sales over the weekend.

In September, "Reagan" exceeded box office predictions during its opening weekend, ranking third behind "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Alien: Romulus." Additionally, it received a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Last year, Baskin wrote an op-ed with Planet Chronicle stating that the "discredited Marxist ideology" has influenced American lives. He viewed his role in "Reagan" as a cautionary tale against Marxist rule.

"Baskin stated that Reagan met Kertchman, a unique individual who revealed to him that the news he read in the papers were not entirely accurate, as Stalin was a master manipulator of public opinion. Reagan was invited to Russia by Kertchman and treated like royalty, where he was shown the wonders of socialist life under the paradise. However, Baskin pointed out that while people were enjoying their luxurious lives, many were still suffering."

"They were hungry. People were arrested for saying things the government wouldn't approve. It was a terrible time," he continued.

"It was astonishing to discover that expressing love for America in America could result in trouble after living there for several years."

Stalin maintained control through fear and manipulation, which is why he invited Western writers to the Soviet Union to spread a false message to the world.

"These westerners, despite being distinguished and naive, were unaware of how ordinary people lived in the USSR. Stalin only showed them the staged parts of life and allowed them to interact with specially trained staff. While in Moscow, they were closely monitored and not allowed to deviate from their pre-planned route."

"If they had seen the actual circumstances in which my fellow citizens lived, they would have been haunted by nightmares," he said. "Numerous individuals were perishing from starvation, being sent to work camps or being brutally murdered for disloyalty to the government."

The film featured the love story between the 40th president and his wife, Nancy.

In an effort to depict the unbreakable bond between President Reagan and his wife, singer-songwriter Kathie Lee Gifford, who had the privilege of meeting them, collaborated on a song for the movie.

"It was evident that they were deeply devoted to one another when you were with them. It was a sight to behold, truly a beautiful sight to behold," she stated during "Fox & Friends" on Friday. "The song is apologetically romantic."

Reagan wrote a letter to his wife on their 31st wedding anniversary, expressing his deep love and dependence on her, stating that she is the essence of life for him and that he cannot live without her.

Ronald and Nancy shared a type of unconditional love that Gifford believed everyone longs for.

"Gifford stated, "Being loved like that is what everyone desires." "We're not meant to be solitary. We're not. We're meant to have not only a community with others, but an intimacy with one person who completely and totally loves you for who you are, and you love them back in the same way.""

Planet Chronicle' Yael Halon contributed to this report.