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4.2 / 10(15 votes)IMDb19822h 15mItaly, Mexico, Soviet Union

Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames

Красные колокола. Фильм 1. Мексика в огне

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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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MEXICO IN FLAMES - TRAILER

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-29

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Montréal World Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Sergei Bondarchuk

Screenplay & Story

Valentin Ezhov, Sergei Bondarchuk, Ricardo Garibay, Carlos Ortiz Tejeda, Antonio Saguera, John Reed

Original Score & Music

Jorge Eras

Director of Photography

Vadim Yusov

Film Editing

Mario Morra, Claudio M. Cutry

Producers

Konstantin Stenkin, Valeriy Malkov

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:John Reed

Department Leadership Roster

Sergei Bondarchuk

Sergei Bondarchuk

Director

Jorge Eras

Original Music Composer

Mario Morra

Mario Morra

Editor

Olga Kruchinina

Olga Kruchinina

Costume Design

Giantito Burchiellaro

Production Design

Francisco Magaena

Production Design

Levan Shengelia

Production Design

Vadim Yusov

Vadim Yusov

Director of Photography

Claudio M. Cutry

Editor

Valentin Ezhov

Valentin Ezhov

Screenplay

Sergei Bondarchuk

Sergei Bondarchuk

Screenplay

Ricardo Garibay

Ricardo Garibay

Screenplay

Carlos Ortiz Tejeda

Screenplay

Antonio Saguera

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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".