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Russkies

  • 1987
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley, Stefan DeSalle, and Whip Hubley in Russkies (1987)
A group of American boys and a shipwrecked Russian sailor become friends in the midst of the Cold War.
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A group of American boys and a shipwrecked Russian sailor become friends during the Cold War.A group of American boys and a shipwrecked Russian sailor become friends during the Cold War.A group of American boys and a shipwrecked Russian sailor become friends during the Cold War.

  • Director
    • Rick Rosenthal
  • Writers
    • Sheldon Lettich
    • Alan Jay Glueckman
    • Michael Nankin
  • Stars
    • Whip Hubley
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Peter Billingsley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rick Rosenthal
    • Writers
      • Sheldon Lettich
      • Alan Jay Glueckman
      • Michael Nankin
    • Stars
      • Whip Hubley
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Peter Billingsley
    • 17User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Whip Hubley
    Whip Hubley
    • Mischa
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Danny
    • (as Leaf Phoenix)
    Peter Billingsley
    Peter Billingsley
    • Adam
    Stefan DeSalle
    Stefan DeSalle
    • Jason
    Susan Walters
    Susan Walters
    • Diane
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    • Raimy
    Vic Polizos
    Vic Polizos
    • Sulock
    Charles Frank
    Charles Frank
    • Mr. V.
    Susan Blanchard
    Susan Blanchard
    • Mrs. V.
    Benjamin Hendrickson
    Benjamin Hendrickson
    • Sgt. Kovac
    Carole King
    Carole King
    • Mrs. Kovac
    Vojislav Govedarica
    • Boris
    • (as Vojo Goric)
    Al White
    Al White
    • Captain Foley
    Patrick Mickler
    • Neidermeyer
    Summer Phoenix
    Summer Phoenix
    • Candi
    Leo Rossi
    Leo Rossi
    • Keefer
    Gene Scherer
    • Trawler Captain
    Nancy Stephens
    Nancy Stephens
    • Nurse
    • (as Nancy Stephans)
    • Director
      • Rick Rosenthal
    • Writers
      • Sheldon Lettich
      • Alan Jay Glueckman
      • Michael Nankin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In this film, the boys have a small boat they use to get around in. On the boats hull you can see it has the mark "PT 109" painted on. In World War II, then future President of the United States Lieutenant, Junior Grade (LTJG) John F. Kennedy was the pilot of Navy motor torpedo boat PT 109. (LTJG) John F. Kennedy would later be recognized as a war hero for actions performed while on board the (MTB) PT 109.
    • Goofs
      The boys' T-shirts get changed several times within one day of story. Most notably, Danny's American-flag T-shirt is changed and then comes back later.
    • Quotes

      [After a Russian naval book washes ashore]

      Adam: All I know is, whoever lost it's probably dead now.

      Jason: How do you know that?

      Adam: Because man, in Russia if you screw up, they don't give you a second chance to explain yourself. They just kill you.

      Jason: Sounds like my dad.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Made in Heaven/Less Than Zero/Hello Again/Russkies/Hiding Out (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Perfect World
      By Steve Krikorian & Glen Burtnick
      Performed by What If
      Courtesy of RCA Records, a label of BMG Music

    User reviews17

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    10/10

    Surprisingly sweet

    Going into this movie you may be skeptical, but fear not. This movie is very entertaining, the characters are all pretty well played, and the whole message is worth seeing the movie. Leaf Phoenix and his brother River, where among the best juvenile actors of the 80's. Unfortunately, the movie is no longer available for purchase and is pretty hard to find.
    • MikeK-7
    • May 24, 1999
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rusos
    • Filming locations
      • Florida Keys, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Century Entertainment Corporation
      • Vista Organization
      • Russkies
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,189,047
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,030,101
      • Nov 8, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,189,047
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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