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Reds streaming

1981 Movie United States Drama, History, Romance, Biography 195 min Ages 12+
By: Warren Beatty With: Edward Herrmann, Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Paul Sorvino, Maureen Stapleton

American journalist John Reed journeys to Russia to document the Bolshevik Revolution and returns a revolutionary. His fervor for left-wing politics leads him to Louise Bryant, then married, who will become a feminist icon and activist. Politics at home become more complicated as the rift grows between reality and Reed's ideals. Bryant takes up with a cynical playwright, and Reed returns to Russia, where his health declines.

Filmium rating
73%

Mood

Epic
Historical
Passionate
Reflective
Revolutionary
Serious

Cast & Crew

Warren Beatty
Trevor Griffiths
Jack Nicholson
Diane Keaton
Edward Herrmann
Jerzy Kosiński
Maureen Stapleton
Paul Sorvino
Diane Keaton (Actress)
Jack Nicholson (Actor)
Maureen Stapleton (Supporting Actress)
Warren Beatty (Director, Actor)

Budget

High-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Documentary
Documentary-Style
Immersive
Interview Footage
Interview-Based
Location Shooting
Period-Accurate Sets

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Episodic

Pace

Dynamic
Epic
Intense
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Varied

Runtime

Long

Soundtrack

Period-Appropriate Music

Style

Cinematic
Dramatic
Epic
Historical
Period-Piece

Time-Period

1910S
1917 Revolution
World War I Era

Central Conflict

Personal Betrayal
Political Disillusionment
Revolutionary Ideals

Characters

Eugene O'Neill
John Reed
Louise Bryant

Ending

Bittersweet
Tragic

Historical Context

Early 20Th Century
Russian Revolution
World War I

Key Plot Points

John Reed'S Imprisonment
Louise Bryant'S Activism
Revolution In Russia

Plot

American Socialism
Historical Drama
John Reed Biography
Political Struggle
Romantic Conflict
Russian Revolution

Setting

Europe
Greenwich Village
New York City
Russia
United States

Shooting Location

Finland
Russia
United States

Theme

Disillusionment
Idealism
Love And Sacrifice
Political Idealism
Political Ideology
Revolution

Genre

Biographical
Biography
Epic
Historical Drama
Romance

Audiences

Adults
History Enthusiasts
Political Activists
Political Drama

Titles

Comrades
John Reed: The Ten Days That Shook the World
Les rouges
Reds
Reds - Ein Mann kämpft für Gerechtigkeit
Reds: The John Reed Story
Rojos
The John Reed and Louise Bryant Story

Awards

Academy Award For Best Director

Box Office Success

$40 Million Us Gross

Critical Reception

Favorable Reviews
Positive
Rotten Tomatoes 90%

Popularity

Cult Following
Historical Interest

Ratings

High Critical Ratings

Reception

Academy Award Nominations
Academy Award Winner
Award Nominations
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed

Production Countries

Finland
Spain
United Kingdom
United States

Release Year

1981
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