

Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames
Красные колокола. Фильм 1. Мексика в огне
Synopsis
American journalist John Reed travels to Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and interviews Francisco Villa. At the same time, we learn about his relationship with his lover Mabel Dodge, his participation in the Patterson strike, and his work as a reporter during World War I.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
MEXICO IN FLAMES - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-29
Top Cast
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John Reed
Ursula Andress
Mabel Dodge
Jorge Luke
Emiliano Zapata
Blanca Guerra
Heraclio Zepeda
Jorge Reynoso
Pancho Villa
Roberto Ruy
Trinidad Esclava
Humberto Elizondo
Roberto Schlosser
Roger Cudney
Carlos Cardán
Vytautas Tomkus
Erika Carlsson
Martin LaSalle
Salvador Jarquín
Guadalupe Pineda
Jacqueline Evans
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Bondarchuk
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentin Ezhov, Sergei Bondarchuk, Ricardo Garibay, Carlos Ortiz Tejeda, Antonio Saguera
- Original Score
- Jorge Eras
- Original Title
- Красные колокола. Фильм 1. Мексика в огне
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Mexico, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Conacite Dos, CineFinance Italia, RAI, Vides International, Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Bondarchuk
Valentin Ezhov, Sergei Bondarchuk, Ricardo Garibay, Carlos Ortiz Tejeda, Antonio Saguera, John Reed
Jorge Eras
Vadim Yusov
Mario Morra, Claudio M. Cutry
Konstantin Stenkin, Valeriy Malkov
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Bondarchuk
Director
Jorge Eras
Original Music Composer
Mario Morra
Editor
Olga Kruchinina
Costume Design
Giantito Burchiellaro
Production Design
Francisco Magaena
Production Design
Levan Shengelia
Production Design
Vadim Yusov
Director of Photography
Claudio M. Cutry
Editor
Valentin Ezhov
Screenplay
Sergei Bondarchuk
Screenplay
Ricardo Garibay
Screenplay
Carlos Ortiz Tejeda
Screenplay
Antonio Saguera
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames about?
American journalist John Reed travels to Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and interviews Francisco Villa. At the same time, we learn about his relationship with his lover Mabel Dodge, his participation in the Patterson strike, and his work as a reporter during World War I.
Who directed Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames?
Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames was directed by Sergei Bondarchuk.
Who stars in Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames?
The principal cast of Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames includes Franco Nero, Ursula Andress, Jorge Luke, Blanca Guerra, Heraclio Zepeda.
When was Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames released and how long is it?
Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames was composed by Jorge Eras.
Is Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames based on a book or true story?
Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Reed".



















