Red Penguins (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 80 mins · English

Echo score 85

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Directed by

Gabe Polsky

Starring

Howard Baldwin, Steven Warshaw, Alimzhan Tokhtakhunov, Alexander Lyubimov, Valery Gushin, Victor Gusev

Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Pittsburgh Penguins partnered with the legendary Red Army hockey team in a unique venture. Sent to Moscow, eccentric marketing executive Steve Warshaw aims to transform the team into a captivating spectacle, drawing attention from Hollywood and advertising giants. The film chronicles this unusual journey, set against the backdrop of a turbulent Russia where oligarchs amassed fortunes and violence was commonplace, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in U.S.-Russian relations.