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How long is Red Dawn (1984)?
Red Dawn (1984) is 1 hr 54 min long.
Who directed Red Dawn (1984)?
John Milius
Who is Jed Eckert in Red Dawn (1984)?
Patrick Swayze plays Jed Eckert in the film.
What is Red Dawn (1984) about?
In an alternate 1980s, the United States stands alone as communism grows stronger. When Soviet soldiers invade a small Colorado town, brothers Jed (Patrick Swayze) and Matt Eckert (Charlie Sheen) escape with friends to the forest. With their father, Tom (Harry Dean Stanton), a prisoner of the invading army, the children decide to fight against the Soviets. As the country comes under increasing attack, the group teams up with Lt. Col. Andrew Tanner (Powers Boothe) to take back their town.