A radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia, and hopes to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States.A radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia, and hopes to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States.A radical American journalist becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia, and hopes to bring its spirit and idealism to the United States.
- Won 3 Oscars
- 22 wins & 37 nominations total
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- TriviaReportedly, Warren Beatty re-shot some scenes up to thirty-five times. Paul Sorvino said he did as many as seventy takes for one scene, and Maureen Stapleton said she did as many as eighty takes for another. Reportedly, of this, she famously once said to Warren Beatty, "Are you out of your fucking mind?" This earned her a round of applause from the crew.
- GoofsThe Finnish doctor tells Reed that his blood pressure is too high, but at that time, hypertension was not considered a problem by most doctors, who did not even consider treating it. Not until the mid-'40s did doctors begin to understand the dangers of high blood pressure.
- Quotes
Eugene O'Neill: If you were mine, I wouldn't share you with anybody or anything. It'd be just you and me. We'd be the center of it all. I know it would feel a lot more like love than being left alone with your work.
- Crazy creditsAs the credits roll, additional interviews with the 'witnesses' play.
- Alternate versions3 seconds of horse falls were cut from the British version. The DVD supplements showing these shots are also cut in England.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sneak Previews: Rollover, Quartet, My Dinner with Andre, Reds (1981)
- SoundtracksYou're a Grand Old Flag
Written by George M. Cohan
Featured review
A Monumental Achievement in Epic Film-Making
"Reds" is a 200-minute epic masterpiece which deals with left-wing American journalist John Reed (Warren Beatty in an Oscar-nominated performance) and his coverage of the Russian Revolution of the 1910s. Beatty's passion is what carries this ambitious film, which could have easily been a multi-million dollar disaster. His Oscar-winning direction, screenplay, and overall performance carry the film as far as it can possibly go. The top-flight performances by Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson (both Oscar-nominated), and Maureen Stapleton (Oscar-winning) all add great depth to the performance. Paul Sorvino, Edward Herrmann, and Gene Hackman also make lasting impressions in supporting roles. Overall a great achievement all the way around. 5 stars out of 5.
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- Also known as
- Comrades
- Filming locations
- Senate Square, Helsinki, Finland(on location)
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- Budget
- $32,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $40,382,659
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,325,029
- Dec 6, 1981
- Gross worldwide
- $40,382,788
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