Red Dawn
"In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now."
Originally released in 1984. Red Dawn is a action/thriller film. directed by John Milius.
Starring Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, and C. Thomas Howell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 10, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (855 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$38.4M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $38,400,000
Production Companies
- United Artists
- Sidney Beckerman Productions
- Valkyrie Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Dawn about?
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.
Who directed Red Dawn?
Red Dawn was directed by John Milius.
How long is Red Dawn?
Red Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Red Dawn released?
Red Dawn was released on August 10, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Dawn?
The main cast of Red Dawn includes Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Darren Dalton.
Is Red Dawn worth watching?
Red Dawn has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 855 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.