Red Dawn
Action adventure story. The American heartland becomes occupied territory, and a group of teenagers become rural freedom fighters.
Cast & credits
Cast
- Jed Eckert Patrick Swayze
- Robert C. Thomas Howell
- Erica Lea Thompson
- Matt Eckert Charlie Sheen
- Daryl Darren Dalton
- Toni Jennifer Grey
- Danny Brad Savage
- Aardvark Doug Toby
- Mason Ben Johnson
- Mr. Eckert Harry Dean Stanton
- Bella Ron O'neal
- Strelnikov William Smith
- Bratchenko Vladek Sheybal
- Andy Tanner Powers Boothe
- Mr. Teasdale Frank Mcrae
- Mr. Morris Roy Jenson
- Aardvark's Father Pepe Serna
- Mayor Bates Lane Smith
- Nicaraguan Captain Judd Omen
- Boy in Classroom Michael D'agosta
- Girl in Classroom Johelen Carleton
- 1st Soldier George Ganchev
- 2nd Soldier Waldemar Kalinowski
- Yuri Sam Slovick
- Stepan Gorsky Radames Pera
- Mrs. Mason Lois Kimbrell
- Alicia Elan Oberon
- Man on Pole Harley Christensen
- Rat Girl Tracy Norwood
- Tank Survivor Fred Rexer
- 1st Russian Tanker Michael Meisner
- 2nd Russian Tanker Victor Meisner
- Rachel Raquel Provance
- Russian Sergeant Vojo Goric
- 1st KGB Man Gene Scherer
- 2nd KGB Man Tom Ireland
- Soviet Soldier Krzysztof Janczar
- Mr. Barnes Phil Mead
- Man at Drive-In Sam Dodge
- 2nd Man at Drive-In Ben Zeller
- 3rd Man at Drive-In Dan Sparks
- Russian Sergeant Ben Schick
- KGB Major George Fisher
- Political Officer Zitto Kazann
- Door Gunner Chuk Besher
- Cuban Crew Chief Jay Dee Ruybal
- Firing Squad Officer Pacho Lane
- Latin Soldier Julius L. Meyer
Credits
Direction
- Director John Milius
- 2nd Unit Director Terry J. Leonard
- Assistant Director Arne Schmidt
- Assistant Director Jim Behnke
- Assistant Director Carol Jean Smetana
Production
- © United Artists Corporation
- Production Company Valkyrie Productions
- Production Company Sidney Beckerman Prods
- Presented by United Artists
- Executive Producer Sidney Beckerman
- Producer Buzz Feitshans
- Producer Barry Beckerman
- Unit Production Manager Elliot Schick
- Location Manager E. Michael Jarvis
- Location Manager Ray Moggio
Writing
- Screenplay Kevin Reynolds
- Screenplay John Milius
- Original Story Kevin Reynolds
Photography
- Director of Photography Ric Waite
- 2nd Unit Photographer Frederick Elmes
- Special Title Photography Dana Kershner
Special Effects
- Special Effects Thomas L. Fisher
- Special Effects Dale Martin
Editing
- Editor Thom Noble
- Assistant Editor Joan E. Chapman
- Assistant Editor Tom Moore
Design
- Production Designer Jackson De Govia
- Art Director Vince Cresciman
- Set Designer Brandy Alexander
- Set Decorator Lowell Chambers
Costumes
- Costume Supervisor George Little
- Men's Costumer Daniel Chichester
- Women's costumer Julie Dresner
Make-up
- Make-up Lance Anderson
- Make-up Wes Dawn
Titles
- Titles/Opticals MGM Title
Film processing
- Panaflex Cameras and Lenses by Panavision
- Colour by Metrocolor
Music
- Music Basil Poledouris
- Music Supervisor Harry J. Lojewski
- Music Editor Stan Witt
Sound
- Sound Recording Joe Kenworthy
- Sound Re-recording Michael J. Kohut
- Sound Re-recording Aaron Rochin
- Sound Re-recording Carlos F. Delarios
- Supervising Sound Editor Frederick J. Brown
- Sound Editor Michele Sharp
- Sound Editor Bub Asman
- Sound Editor Alex Bamattre
- ADR Editor Lauren Palmer
- ADR Editor Denise Horta
Stunts
- Stunt Co-ordinator Terry J. Leonard
- Stunts Kenny Call
- Stunts Buddy L. Edmondson
- Stunts Tom Elliott
- Stunts Cindy Folkerson
- Stunts Clifford Happy
- Stunts Chris Howell
- Stunts Terry Jackson
- Stunts Soren Jensen
- Stunts Bob Lockrow
- Stunts Mike H. Mcgaughy
- Stunts Jim Medearis
- Stunts Jeff Ramsey
- Stunts Glenn Randall
- Stunts Larry Randles
- Stunts Ross Reynolds
- Stunts Tom Rosales Jr
- Stunts Kerry Rossall
- Stunts Ben Scott
- Stunts John-Clay Scott
- Stunts Frank Sparks
- Helicopter Pilot Clay Wright
- Helicopter Pilot James Ballard
- Helicopter Pilot Scott Wead
- Helicopter Pilot Tom Gehrke
Consultant
- Technical Adviser John Early
- Special Adviser Fred Rexer
- Military Liaison Anna Mcdonnell