

Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World
Красные колокола. Я видел рождение нового мира. Фильм второй.
Synopsis
The second part of Soviet filmmaker Sergei Bondarchuk's epic biography of John Reed. It is October 1917 and the American journalist has found himself and his wife, Louise Bryant, in Petrograd on the eve of the Bolshevik revolution.
Part of the Red Bells Dilogy
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Top Cast
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John Reed
Anatoly Ustyzhaninov
Vladimir Lenin
Sydne Rome
Louise Bryant
Bohdan Stupka
Alexander Kerensky
Valeriy Barinov
Nikolai Podvoisky
Irina Skobtseva
Countess Panina
Olegar Fedoro
Colonel Polkovnikov
Boris Belyakov
Nikitin
Liliya Gurova
conductor
Nikolai Boyarsky
General
Yuriy Sokolov
Eremeev - newspaper employee
Sergey Dorogov
Red Army soldier
Aleksey Emelyanov
engineer (uncredited)
Elena Finogeeva
Alexandra Kollontai
Yulyen Balmusov
Felix Dzerzhinsky
Boris Nevzorov
Konstantin Eremeev
Mirdza Martinsone
Bessie Beatty
Nikolay Burov
Mikhail Tereshchenko
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Bondarchuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Saguera, Sergei Bondarchuk, John Reed
- Original Score
- Georgy Sviridov
- Original Title
- Красные колокола. Я видел рождение нового мира. Фильм второй.
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Mexico, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm, Conacite Dos, Cinefin, RAI, Vides International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Bondarchuk
Antonio Saguera, Sergei Bondarchuk, John Reed
Georgy Sviridov
Vadim Yusov
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Saguera
Writer
Georgy Sviridov
Original Music Composer
Sergei Bondarchuk
Director
Sergei Bondarchuk
Writer
Vadim Yusov
Director of Photography
Pavel Lipatov
Costume Design
Nelli Fomina
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World.
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Sergey Bondarchuk
Sovyet ve Rus Sineması
A Soviet Century
Mosfilm
Every film Wikidata credits to Mosfilm, 1924 to present.
Ekim Devrimi ve Sovyetler (1917-1923)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World about?
The second part of Soviet filmmaker Sergei Bondarchuk's epic biography of John Reed. It is October 1917 and the American journalist has found himself and his wife, Louise Bryant, in Petrograd on the eve of the Bolshevik revolution.
Who directed Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World?
Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World was directed by Sergei Bondarchuk.
Who stars in Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World?
The principal cast of Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World includes Franco Nero, Anatoly Ustyzhaninov, Sydne Rome, Bohdan Stupka, Valeriy Barinov.
When was Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World released and how long is it?
Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World was composed by Georgy Sviridov.
Is Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World based on a book or true story?
Red Bells Part II: I Saw the Birth of a New World is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Reed".
