Red Penguins
Synopsis
Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the famed Red Army hockey team formed a joint venture that redefined what was possible in the new Russia. Eccentric marketing whiz, Steve Warshaw, is sent to Moscow and tasked to transform the team into the greatest show in Russia, attracting some of the biggest names in Hollywood and advertising along the way. He takes the viewer on a bizarre journey highlighting a pivotal moment in U.S.-Russian relations during a lawless era when oligarchs made their fortunes and multiple murders went unsolved.
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Red Penguins - Official Trailer - Watch It August 4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabe Polsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabe Polsky
- Original Score
- Leo Birenberg
- Original Title
- Red Penguins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Gabriel Polsky Productions, NDR, Studio Hamburg Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabe Polsky
Gabe Polsky
Leo Birenberg
Jeff Peixoto, Dave Carroll, Alexey Elagin
Christina Stiles
Gabe Polsky, Scott Jay Kaplan, Eric Friedler, Thore Vollert
Department Leadership Roster
Christina Stiles
Editor
Gabe Polsky
Director
Alexey Elagin
Director of Photography
Gabe Polsky
Writer
Leo Birenberg
Original Music Composer
Gabe Polsky
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Penguins
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What is Red Penguins about?
Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the famed Red Army hockey team formed a joint venture that redefined what was possible in the new Russia. Eccentric marketing whiz, Steve Warshaw, is sent to Moscow and tasked to transform the team into the greatest show in Russia, attracting some of the biggest names in Hollywood and advertising along the way. He takes the viewer on a bizarre journey highlighting a pivotal moment in U.S.-Russian relations during a lawless era when oligarchs made their fortunes and multiple murders went unsolved.
Who directed Red Penguins?
Red Penguins was directed by Gabe Polsky.
Who stars in Red Penguins?
The principal cast of Red Penguins includes Steven Warshaw, Valery Gushin, Victor Gusev, Howard Baldwin, Alexander Lyubimov.
When was Red Penguins released and how long is it?
Red Penguins was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Penguins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Penguins was composed by Leo Birenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Penguins?
Red Penguins holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).