Reds(1981)
“Not since Gone with the Wind has there been a great romantic epic like it!”
Overview
An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.
Director
Warren Beatty
Studio
JRS Productions
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$40M
Cast
Warren Beatty
as John Reed
Diane Keaton
as Louise Bryant
Edward Herrmann
as Max Eastman
Jerzy Kosiński
as Grigory Zinoviev
Jack Nicholson
as Eugene O'Neill
Paul Sorvino
as Louis Fraina
Maureen Stapleton
as Emma Goldman
Nicolas Coster
as Paul Trullinger
M. Emmet Walsh
as Speaker at Liberal Club
Ian Wolfe
as Mr. Partlow
Bessie Love
as Mrs. Partlow
MacIntyre Dixon
as Carl Walters
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
3h 15m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$40M
Production Companies
JRS Productions • Barclays Mercantile Industrial Finance • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Reds?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Reds (1981).
What is Reds about?▼
An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.
Who directed Reds?▼
Reds was directed by Warren Beatty and released in 1981. It is a drama, history, romance film.
How long is Reds?▼
Reds has a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes (195 minutes total).
Who stars in Reds?▼
The cast of Reds includes Warren Beatty as John Reed, Diane Keaton as Louise Bryant, Edward Herrmann as Max Eastman, Jerzy Kosiński as Grigory Zinoviev, Jack Nicholson as Eugene O'Neill and more.
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