Red Dawn

Movie / Show Details

Red Dawn is a 1984 action-thriller directed by John Milius that imagines a Soviet invasion of the American Midwest. When occupying forces take control of a small town, a group of resourceful teenagers led by Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey, and Charlie Sheen decide to fight back. Operating as an underground resistance movement called the Wolverines, these young locals use guerrilla tactics to challenge the invaders and defend their home and country.

This is a single-disc DVD release from MGM/UA Entertainment Company with a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes and a PG-13 rating. The film explores Cold War anxieties through the lens of a fictional invasion scenario, combining action sequences with themes of patriotism and resistance. Pick up this used copy and own a piece of 1980s action cinema without the new price tag.