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Red Dawn

1984-08-10 · 114 min · ★ 6.3

Thriller · War · Drama

It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.

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Directors
John Milius
Production companies
United Artists, Sidney Beckerman Productions, Valkyrie Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 38,400,000

Top Cast

Patrick SwayzePatrick SwayzeJed
Charlie SheenCharlie SheenMatt
C. Thomas HowellC. Thomas HowellRobert
Lea ThompsonLea ThompsonErica
Darren DaltonDarren DaltonDaryl
Jennifer GreyJennifer GreyToni
Powers BoothePowers BootheAndy
Brad SavageBrad SavageDanny
Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonMason
Harry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonMr. Eckert
William SmithWilliam SmithStrelnikov
Ron O'NealRon O'NealBella
Vladek SheybalVladek SheybalBratchenko
Frank McRaeFrank McRaeMr. Teasdale
Lane SmithLane SmithMayor Bates
Roy JensonRoy JensonMr. Morris
Pepe SernaPepe SernaAardvark's Father
Radames PeraRadames PeraStepan Gorsky
Judd OmenJudd OmenThe Nicaraguan Captain
Zitto KazannZitto KazannPolitical Officer

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