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Russkies (1987)

PG 99 min  -  Drama  -   6 November 1987 (USA)
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Rick Rosenthal

Writers:

Sheldon Lettich (story), Alan Jay Glueckman (story), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Whip Hubley, Joaquin Phoenix and Peter Billingsley
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Russkies -- Three buddies sneak off to their secret fort and to their surprise discover a Russian sailor, Mischa, hiding there. The boys eventually decide to help poor Mischa make it back to his home.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Whip Hubley ...
Mischa
Joaquin Phoenix ...
Danny (as Leaf Phoenix)
Peter Billingsley ...
Adam
Stefan DeSalle Stefan DeSalle ...
Jason
Susan Walters ...
Diane
Patrick Kilpatrick ...
Raimy
Vic Polizos ...
Sulock
Charles Frank Charles Frank ...
Mr. V.
Susan Blanchard Susan Blanchard ...
Mrs. V.
Benjamin Hendrickson Benjamin Hendrickson ...
Sgt. Kovac
Carole King ...
Mrs. Kovac
Voyo Goric Voyo Goric ...
Boris (as Vojo Goric)
Al White ...
Captain Foley
Patrick Mickler Patrick Mickler ...
Neidermeyer
Summer Phoenix ...
Candi
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Russian | Russian Sailor | Boy | Cold War | Florida  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Corrida Contra o Tempo See more »

Filming Locations:

Key West, Florida Keys, Florida, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,030,101 (USA) (8 November 1987) (604 Screens)

Gross:

$2,189,047 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

New Century Entertainment Corporation, Vista Organization, Russkies See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: When Diane is saying goodbye to Misha, she is dry one minute then wet the next. See more »

Quotes

Danny: Say if, I mean, what if a Russian washed up on the beach here. What would you do?
Sergeant Kovac: Kill him.
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Connections

Features Rush'n Attack (1985) See more »

Soundtracks

"Perfect World"
By Steve Krikorian & Glen Burtnick
Performed by What If
Courtesy of RCA Records, a label of BMG Music See more »