Russkies
“Sometimes the worst of enemies can become the best of friends.”
Synopsis
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 and thus go against the ideas of their parents, as well as the government.
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Type: Clip • Published 2013-04-06
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Joaquin Phoenix
Danny
Peter Billingsley
Adam
Whip Hubley
Mischa
Stefan DeSalle
Jason
Summer Phoenix
Candi
Susan Walters
Diane
Patrick Kilpatrick
Raimy
Vic Polizos
Sulock
Charles Frank
Mr. V.
Susan Blanchard
Mrs. V.
Benjamin Hendrickson
Sgt. Kovac
Carole King
Mrs. Kovac
Vojislav Govedarica
Boris
Al White
Captain Foley
Patrick Mickler
Neidermeyer
Leo Rossi
Keefer
Gene Scherer
Trawler Captain
Nancy Stephens
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Rosenthal
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Jay Glueckman, Sheldon Lettich, Michael Nankin
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Russkies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- New Century Entertainment Corporation, The Vista Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Rosenthal
Alan Jay Glueckman, Sheldon Lettich, Michael Nankin
James Newton Howard
Reed Smoot
Antony Gibbs
Stephen Deutsch, Mort Engelberg, Mark Levinson, Scott M. Rosenfelt
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Rosenthal
Director
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Linda Pearl
Production Design
Reed Smoot
Director of Photography
Alan Jay Glueckman
Screenplay
Sheldon Lettich
Screenplay
Michael Nankin
Screenplay
Mark Levinson
Producer
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Producer
Nancy Cone
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Russkies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Russkies about?
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 and thus go against the ideas of their parents, as well as the government.
Who directed Russkies?
Russkies was directed by Rick Rosenthal.
Who stars in Russkies?
The principal cast of Russkies includes Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley, Whip Hubley, Stefan DeSalle, Summer Phoenix.
When was Russkies released and how long is it?
Russkies was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Russkies make at the box office?
Russkies grossed $2.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Russkies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Russkies was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Russkies?
Russkies holds official age classifications: FR: TP.