A group of American boys and a shipwrecked Russian sailor become friends during the Cold War.
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| Whip Hubley | ... |
Mischa
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| Joaquin Phoenix | ... |
Danny
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| Peter Billingsley | ... |
Adam
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| Stefan DeSalle | ... |
Jason
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| Susan Walters | ... |
Diane
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| Patrick Kilpatrick | ... |
Raimy
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| Vic Polizos | ... |
Sulock
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| Charles Frank | ... |
Mr. V.
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| Susan Blanchard | ... |
Mrs. V.
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| Benjamin Hendrickson | ... |
Sgt. Kovac
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| Carole King | ... |
Mrs. Kovac
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Vojislav Govedarica | ... |
Boris
(as Vojo Goric)
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| Al White | ... |
Captain Foley
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Patrick Mickler | ... |
Neidermeyer
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| Summer Phoenix | ... |
Candi
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| Leo Rossi | ... |
Keefer
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Gene Scherer | ... |
Trawler Captain
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| Nancy Stephens | ... |
Nurse
(as Nancy Stephans)
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W. Paul Bodie | ... |
Soldier
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| Ed Bradley | ... |
Private
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Shelby Gregory | ... |
Harbor Patrolman
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Peter Hyszczak | ... |
Russian Submarine Captain
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| Stefen Laurantz | ... |
Russian Trawler Sailor
(as Stefan Laurantz)
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Armando Lodigiani | ... |
Bartender
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| Walter Robles | ... |
Goon
(as Walt Robles)
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Jon Savitch | ... |
Sgt. Slammer
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Paul Winick | ... |
Russian Trawler Officer #1
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Josi K. Waksman | ... |
Russian Trawler Officer #2
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Directed by
| Rick Rosenthal | ||
Written by
| Sheldon Lettich | ... | (story) & |
| Alan Jay Glueckman | ... | (story) |
| Alan Jay Glueckman | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Sheldon Lettich | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Michael Nankin | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Stephen Deutsch | ... | executive producer |
| Mort Engelberg | ... | executive producer |
| Josi W. Konski | ... | line producer (uncredited) |
| Mark Levinson | ... | producer |
| Scott M. Rosenfelt | ... | producer (as Scott Rosenfelt) |
Music by
| James Newton Howard | ||
Cinematography by
| Reed Smoot | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Antony Gibbs | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Derek Brechin | ... | assistant editor (as Derek G. Brechin) |
| Sherrye Gibbs | ... | apprentice editor |
| Bob Noland | ... | negative timer (as Bob Nolan) |
Casting By
| Ilene Starger | ||
Production Design by
| Linda Pearl | ||
Art Direction by
| John Myhre | ||
Set Decoration by
| Susan Emshwiller | ||
Costume Design by
| Nancy Cone | ||
Makeup Department
| Nancy Campbell | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Sally Childs | ... | key makeup artist |
| Cheryl Irwin | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Trilby Taylor | ... | key hair stylist |
| Mark Wittenberg | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Josi W. Konski | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard W. Abramitis | ... | second second assistant director |
| Richard Coad | ... | second assistant director |
| Louis Race | ... | first assistant director (as Louis S. Race) |
Art Department
| John Beauvais | ... | scenic artist |
| Michel J. Briere | ... | construction foreman |
| Sean Everett | ... | set dresser (as Sean Markland) |
| James Fitzgerald | ... | swing gang |
| Thomas Hicks Jr. | ... | carpenter (as Tom Hicks) |
| Gary Jones | ... | carpenter |
| Marty Knudsen | ... | painter |
| Robert M. Lucas | ... | swing gang |
| Brian Markey | ... | construction coordinator |
| Shannon Markey | ... | carpenter |
| Ronni Maurer | ... | painter (as Ronald Maurer) |
| Kevin McCarthy | ... | assistant property master |
| Will Meugniot | ... | special graphics designer: "Sgt. SLAMMER" |
| Gene Serdena | ... | leadman |
| Philip Steuer | ... | property master |
| Nelson Tyler | ... | builder: Rocket Belt |
| Mike Vasquenza | ... | carpenter (as Michael A. Vasquenza) |
| Norman West | ... | swing gang |
| Alan Witthuhn | ... | painter (as Allan Witthuhn) |
| Sean Everett | ... | property assistant (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gary Bolger | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andy D'Addario | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Gordon L. Day | ... | re-recording mixer (as Gorden Day) |
| Craig A. Dellinger | ... | adr editor (as Craig Dellinger) |
| Ed Fassl | ... | sound editor |
| David M. Mackay | ... | utility sound |
| Hans Roland | ... | production sound mixer |
| Tom Ruff | ... | adr mixer |
| Blair Scheller | ... | boom operator |
| James Troutman | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Rick Josephsen | ... | special effects coordinator (as Rick H. Josephsen) |
| David Maughan | ... | special effects technician |
| G. Lynn Maughan | ... | special effects technician |
| Scot Silver | ... | special effects technician (as Scott Silver) |
Visual Effects by
| Jim Gerken | ... | special visual effects: Novocom, Inc. (as Jim Gerkin) |
| Ed Manning | ... | special visual effects: Novocom, Inc. |
| George Muhs | ... | visual effects |
| Chris Peterson | ... | special visual effects: Novocom, Inc. |
Stunts
| Kinnie Gibson | ... | stunts |
| James Griffin | ... | stunts (as James Griffin III) |
| Jeff Habberstad | ... | stunts |
| Dan McAlpin | ... | stunts |
| Rico Myers | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Waters | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ken Abgarian | ... | lamp operator |
| Rick Allen | ... | dolly grip |
| Dillard Brinson | ... | key grip (as John Dillard) |
| Roger Crandall | ... | grip |
| David Crone | ... | camera operator |
| James A. Earley | ... | grip (as James Earley) |
| Randy Hughes | ... | camera loader |
| Janet Jackson | ... | grip |
| Roger G. Jans | ... | still photographer (as Roger Jans) |
| David M. Lang | ... | first assistant cameraman |
| Duncan MacGregor | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Michael A. McFadden | ... | grip (as Michael McFadden) |
| Tracy Neftzger | ... | best boy grip |
| Pedro J. Pelaez | ... | lamp operator (as Pedro Pelaez) |
| David Pence | ... | lamp operator |
| Dennis L. Peterson | ... | gaffer |
| Patrick Reddish | ... | electric best boy |
| David Robey | ... | lamp operator (as David F. Robey) |
| Douglas Schofield | ... | lamp operator |
| Jeff Simon | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Brian Sullivan | ... | first assistant cameraman (as Brian D. Sullivan) |
Casting Department
| Brad Davis | ... | extras casting |
| Marla Tate | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Penelope Baldwin | ... | costume assistant |
| Laura Goldsmith | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Dan Dewey | ... | location coordinator (as H. Dan Dewey) |
| Armando Lodigiani | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jolene Cherry | ... | music supervisor |
| James Newton Howard | ... | music producer |
| Michael Mason | ... | score recordist |
| Tom Perry | ... | score recordist |
| Sara Sheranian | ... | assistant music editor |
| Robby Weaver | ... | programming: synclavier |
| Ted Whitfield | ... | music editor |
| Pat Woods | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Diane Durant | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jeffrey J. Becker | ... | driver |
| Walter 'Red' Bedell | ... | driver (as Walter Bedell) |
| David Brown | ... | driver |
| Ken Collins | ... | driver |
| Dennis Detoro | ... | driver |
| Billy Foster | ... | transportation captain |
| George Hamilton | ... | driver |
| Arthur Kreppel | ... | driver |
| Bill Letarte | ... | driver: caterer |
| Anthony Pane | ... | driver (as Anthony Pani) |
| Richard P. Pecora | ... | driver (as Richard Pecora) |
| Vince Pecora | ... | driver (as Vincent Pecors) |
| Darrel Rogers | ... | driver |
| Henry San Souci | ... | transportation co-captain (as Hank San Souci) |
| Keith Sherer | ... | driver |
| Edward T. Taylor | ... | driver (as Edward Taylorq) |
| James C. Taylor | ... | driver (as James Taylor) |
Additional Crew
| Bob Axford | ... | teacher |
| Joseph Bearman | ... | production assistant |
| Jill M. Berman | ... | production assistant |
| Benjamin Bruce | ... | boat operator (as Benjamin [Dink] Bruce) |
| Ricky Diamond | ... | assistant: Miami |
| Andy Douglas | ... | boat captain: Moby II |
| Margaret Edgington | ... | teacher |
| Chip Fowler | ... | production coordinator |
| Michael Fowler | ... | assistant: Miami |
| Joel Freeman | ... | production executive |
| Vickie L. Gracey | ... | nurse |
| James Griffin | ... | assistant marine coordinator (as James Griffin III) |
| Moby Griffin | ... | marine coordinator (as John 'Moby' Griffin) |
| Brian T. Hayes Jr. | ... | intern |
| Wes Hempstead | ... | boat captain: Moby Carole |
| Jerry Hulston | ... | boat operator |
| Tony Jacobs | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Anthony Jacobs) |
| Cha Cha Jago | ... | assistant: Los Angeles |
| Tom Jewett | ... | boat operator |
| Christopher G. Kalisch | ... | production assistant |
| Shannon Kane | ... | assistant accountant |
| Marc H. Katz | ... | production assistant |
| Sheldon Katz | ... | production controller (as Sheldon M. Katz) |
| Lauren Levine | ... | assistant: Mr. Rosenthal |
| Issac Lewis | ... | craft service |
| Dan McAlpin | ... | assistant marine coordinator |
| Patrick Pelletier | ... | water safety |
| Ethy Celeste Swiser | ... | teacher (as Ethy C. Swiser) |
| Doug Taylor | ... | unit publicist (as Douglas Taylor) |
| L.J. Van Cleave | ... | post-production accountant |
| Ginny Warner | ... | production secretary |
| Virginia Warner | ... | production secretary |
| Richard A. Wells | ... | boat operator |
| Yonatan Zahav | ... | craft service |
Thanks
| Doug Buttleman | ... | special thanks: Yamaha International Corp. |
Production Companies
- New Century Entertainment Corporation (presents)
- Vista Organization (in association with)
- Russkies
Distributors
- New Century Vista Film Company (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Lorimar Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Cinefilm (1988) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Disney Channel (1989) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- CNR Video (1989) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1990) (Greece) (VHS)
- Modern Entertainment (2002) (United States)
- Platinum Disc (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Films (2014) (World-wide)
- Fvl Distribution (2022) (Spain)
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Kinnevik Media Properties (1992) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
Special Effects
- Novocom Inc. (special visual effects by)
Other Companies
- Sync-Pop (sound effects)
- Todd-AO/Glen Glenn Studios (re-recorded at)
- Moby Marine (marine coordination by)
- Landmark Kennel Animal Talent (supplied by: Adam's dog "PERRY")
- Lights for Television and Motion Pictures (LTM) (lighting equipment)
- Video 24 (video playback)
- Van der Veer Photo Effects (titles and opticals)
- Cherico (music supervision)
- Circle Seven Recording (score recorded at)
- Yamaha International (special thanks to)
- Zodiac of North America (the producers wish to give special thanks to)
- Sony Corporation of America (the producers wish to give special thanks to)
- Konami (the producers wish to give special thanks to)
- Marvel Comics (trademark owned by: all Marvel titles, characters, and character likenesses)
- Marvel Comics (courtesy of: comic books supplied)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
During the Cold War, and all Americans have a view of Russians as bad people. A group of American boys discovers a Russian sailor washed up on the coast of Florida and decide to befriend him, assuming that he is friendly and will bring them no danger. This gesture goes against the ideas of their parents and the government. Written by Anonymous |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,030,101, 08 Nov 1987 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In this film, the boys have a small boat they use to get around in. On the boats hull you can see it has the mark "PT 109" painted on. In World War II, then future President of the United States Lieutenant, Junior Grade (LTJG) John F. Kennedy was the pilot of Navy motor torpedo boat PT 109. (LTJG) John F. Kennedy would later be recognized as a war hero for actions performed while on board the (MTB) PT 109. See more » |
| Goofs | The boys' T-shirts get changed several times within one day of story. Most notably, Danny's American-flag T-shirt is changed and then comes back later. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Made in Heaven/Less Than Zero/Hello Again/Russkies/Hiding Out (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Perfect World See more » |
| Quotes |
[After a Russian naval book washes ashore]
Adam: All I know is, whoever lost it's probably dead now. Jason: How do you know that? Adam: Because man, in Russia if you screw up, they don't give you a second chance to explain yourself. They just kill you. Jason: Sounds like my dad. See more » |