It is the dawn of World War III. In the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.It is the dawn of World War III. In the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.It is the dawn of World War III. In the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.
- Director
- Writers
- Kevin Reynolds(story)
- John Milius(screenplay)
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- Kevin Reynolds(story)
- John Milius(screenplay)
- Stars
- Awards
- 1 nomination
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- Director
- Writers
- Kevin Reynolds(story) (screenplay)
- John Milius(screenplay)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
From out of the sky, Soviet, Nicaraguan, and Cuban troops begin landing on the football field of a Colorado high school. In a few seconds, the paratroopers have attacked the school and sent a group of teenagers fleeing into the mountains. Armed only with hunting rifles, pistols, and bows and arrows, the teens struggle to survive the bitter winter and the Soviet K.G.B. patrols hunting for them. Eventually, trouble arises when they kill a group of Soviet soldiers on patrol in the highlands. Soon they will wage their own guerrilla warfare against the invading Soviet troops under the banner of "Wolverines!" —Derek O'Cain
- Taglines
- A full scale military invasion by foreign troops begins. Total surprise. Almost total success . . . .
- Genres
- Certificate
- PG-13
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaFive of the thirty-six paratroopers in the beginning of the movie did get blown as much as a mile off course during filming. One of them got stuck in a tree. He had to convince locals that he wasn't really an enemy soldier.
- GoofsWhen the boys get to the mountains and are arguing about turning themselves in, right before Jed shows them the shot up radio you can see two men in the background with mustaches and sunglasses on. These are obviously not one of the actors because none of them have mustaches.
- Quotes
Col. Andy Tanner: All that hate's gonna burn you up, kid.
Robert: It keeps me warm.
- Crazy creditsNone of the actors are in the opening credits
Top review
Lovely film!
The Red menace and Russkies and good old wholesome American boys.
How the Russians and Cubans got to the center of America with no resistance and barricaded the strategic little town but kids could leave and enter is part of the magic!
How the Russians and Cubans got to the center of America with no resistance and barricaded the strategic little town but kids could leave and enter is part of the magic!
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Details
Box office
- Budget
- $17,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $38,376,497
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,230,381
- Aug 12, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $38,376,497
- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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