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Reds (1981)
Director: Warren Beatty
Cast: Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann, Jerzy Kosiński
7.3
90%Runtime195 min
Rating15
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Reds (1981) has been critically acclaimed, with a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.3/10 on IMDb. The film, directed by Warren Beatty, has been recognized for its historical drama and romantic elements, chronicling the revolutionary life of American journalist John Reed and his involvement in the Russian socialist revolution.
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Fans of sweeping historical dramas and powerful performances will especially appreciate Reds, the 1981 epic directed by Warren Beatty that delves into the revolutionary life of journalist John Reed and the tumultuous early days of the Russian Revolution. Beatty's nuanced, multi-layered portrayal of Reed's radical idealism and turbulent romance with writer Louise Bryant (Diane Keaton) makes for an absorbing, thought-provoking cinematic experience.
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Reds is a 1981 American epic historical drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Warren Beatty, about the life and career of John Reed, the journalist and writer who chronicled the October Revolution in Russia in his 1919 book Ten Days That Shook the World. Beatty stars in the lead role alongside Diane Keaton as activist Louise Bryant and Jack Nicholson as playwright Eugene O'Neill.
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