Red Penguins(2019)
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.
Red Penguins (2019) is a documentary film directed by Gabe Polsky, released on September 5, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Steven Warshaw, Valery Gushin, Victor Gusev and Howard Baldwin. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Gabe Polsky
- Writers:
- Gabe Polsky
- Producers:
- Gabe Polsky
- Cinematographer:
- Alexey Elagin
- Composer:
- Leo Birenberg
- Production:
- Gabriel Polsky Productions, NDR, Studio Hamburg Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
Red Penguins (2019) Trailer
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Red Penguins Cast & Crew
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Directed by Gabe Polsky, written by Gabe Polsky, produced by Gabe Polsky.
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Red Penguins Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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Red Penguins – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Penguins online?
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Red Penguins (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Red Penguins?
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The main cast of Red Penguins (2019) includes Steven Warshaw, Valery Gushin, Victor Gusev, Howard Baldwin and Alexander Lyubimov. The film was directed by Gabe Polsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Red Penguins released?
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Red Penguins was released on September 5, 2019 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Red Penguins worth watching?
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Red Penguins (2019) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Red Penguins?
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Yes. The official Red Penguins trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.