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Russkies (1987)It is during the Cold War and all Americans have a view of Russians as one thing: bad people. A group of American boys discovers a Russian sailor washed up on the coast of Florida and ... See full summary » Director:Rick Rosenthal |
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Title: Russkies (1987)
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Mischa
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| Joaquin Phoenix | ... |
Danny
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Adam
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Stefan DeSalle | ... |
Jason
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Diane
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Raimy
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Sulock
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Charles Frank | ... |
Mr. V.
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Susan Blanchard | ... |
Mrs. V.
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Benjamin Hendrickson | ... |
Sgt. Kovac
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Mrs. Kovac
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Voyo Goric | ... |
Boris
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Captain Foley
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Patrick Mickler | ... |
Neidermeyer
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Candi
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It is during the Cold War and all Americans have a view of Russians as one thing: bad people. 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. Written by David Landers <dml@gwis.com>
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
6 November 1987 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Corrida Contra o Tempo See more »Box Office
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$2,189,047 (USA)Company Credits
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Adam: All I know is, whoever lost it's probably dead now.
Jason: How do you know that?
Adam: Because man, in Russia if you screw up, they don't give you a second chance to explain yourself. They just kill you.
Jason: Sounds like my dad.
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By Bruce Sudano & Michael Omartian
Performed by Joe Bruce & 2nd Avenue
Courtesy of EMI - America Records
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When Diane is saying goodbye to Misha, she is dry one minute then wet the next. See more »Quotes
[After a Russian naval book washes ashore]Adam: All I know is, whoever lost it's probably dead now.
Jason: How do you know that?
Adam: Because man, in Russia if you screw up, they don't give you a second chance to explain yourself. They just kill you.
Jason: Sounds like my dad.
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"We Can Have It All"By Bruce Sudano & Michael Omartian
Performed by Joe Bruce & 2nd Avenue
Courtesy of EMI - America Records
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This is a feel good movie at a time when the Cold War was winding down (although most people didn't know it at the time). The acting is just awful, the characters are flat, and the plot already has been done (See "The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming" http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0060921/). It has its James Bond moments, probably intended, but they do little or nothing to help get this turkey off the ground.
On the other hand, the first time around for this plot, "The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming", benefited from both a great cast and great writing. "Russkies" pales by comparison. I have to wonder why they bothered to make the film.