Red Penguins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 16, 2020

Red Penguins

Release Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 VOD / Digital

Director: Gabe Polsky

Not Rated Documentary 1 hr, 20 m

2.5 / 5.0

50% WILL SEE 50% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Detailing an incredible true story involving gangsters, strippers, and live bears serving beer on a hockey rink, Red Penguins tells the wild forgotten true story of capitalism and opportunism run amok in Moscow. 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.

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Who stars in Red Penguins – Cast List

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Who is making Red Penguins – Crew List

A look at Red Penguins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Gabe Polsky last helmed Butcher's Crossing and Red Army.

Director: Gabe Polsky
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Universal Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Red Penguins

Key Facts

Red Penguins tells a bizarre story of capitalism and opportunism run amok in 1990s Moscow— complete with gangsters, strippers, and live bears serving beer on a hockey rink.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2020

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr, 20 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English<br> Russian

Red Penguins Trailers and Clips

Red Penguins

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Red Penguins Release Date: When was the film released?

Red Penguins was released in VOD / Digital on Tuesday, August 4 , 2020. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Senior Love Triangle, Star Light and Love Flower.

Red Penguins Digital Release Date

Red Penguins is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.