The film, based on actual events, tells the story of John Reed, American Communist, journalist and activist, whose love affair with writer/feminist Louise Bryant unfolds against the explosive backdrop of WWI and the Russian Revolution.
Set beginning in 1915.
“A traditional Hollywood romantic epic, a love story written on the canvas of history… And “Reds” provides that with glorious romanticism, surprising intelligence, and a consistent wit. It is the thinking man’s “Doctor Zhivago,” told from the other side, of course.” – Roger Ebert
Starring Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann.
Rated PG