Red Penguins
Originally released in 2019. Red Penguins is a documentary film. directed by Gabe Polsky. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steven Warshaw, Valery Gushin, and Victor Gusev
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gabriel Polsky Productions
- NDR
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
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 marke...
Who directed Red Penguins?
Red Penguins was directed by Gabe Polsky.
How long is Red Penguins?
Red Penguins has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Red Penguins released?
Red Penguins was released on September 6, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Penguins?
The main cast of Red Penguins includes Steven Warshaw, Valery Gushin, Victor Gusev, Howard Baldwin, Alexander Lyubimov.