Red Army

Red Army

By Gabe Polsky

  • Genre: Action & Adventure
  • Release Date: 2015-01-23
  • Advisory Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 1h 24min
  • Director: Gabe Polsky
  • Production Company: Russian Film Committee
  • Production Country: Russia, United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 12.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7.3/10
7.3
From 142 Ratings

Description

Red Army is a feature documentary about the Soviet Union and the most successful dynasty in sports history: the Red Army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy. From the USSR to Russia, the film examines how sport mirrors social and cultural movements and parallels the rise and fall of the Red Army team with the Soviet Union.

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  • Incredible hockey documentary

    5
    By Bruinsnhl#1
    This was an awesome documentary. I believe kasatonov spoke out against fetisov not because he wanted to, but because he was forced to. He was his best friend so he was the easiest for the government to manipulate. Back then people who did stuff like this would "disappear" or their family would end up dead. I think his family was being held hostage, and you can tell during interviews with kasatonov that he truly regretted speaking against fetisov. He became an alcoholic
  • Near Perfect Hockey Doc

    5
    By RarthurEllinger
    Slava Fetisov gives wonderful interviews in the doc. Will be of great interest to Hockey buffs and those who grew up during the Cold War. My only concern is that the wide scope and time period it attempts to cover only gives certain events brief time. However, this movie definitely goes top right cheese for the glory goal every time.
  • $1,000,000,000,000 movie

    5
    By KERRICAS
    My dads friend made this movie so I got to see it months before it came out in theaters.
  • Hockey Fans

    4
    By DJ1.0
    Enjoyed the Soviet perspective and the storyline. Any hockey fan will enjoy...
  • Very good but...

    3
    By Cimmerian2
    I found the central character Fetisov extremely non-insightful. One doesn't have to be a politician to answer the question "would you go back to the old Soviet Union?" Also skipped a lot of interesting stuff (1972 summit series, 1987 canada cup). Perhaps time constraints, but perhaps some of those ruin implication documentary gives that the old soviets always beat the NHL.
  • Great Documentary

    5
    By enigmatogo
    It shows a true picture of Soviet era, about tough life of Russian people.
  • Great all around Soviet Hockey Documentary

    5
    By Bone Recker
    This was an entertaining, in depth, look at how life was in Russia. It talked about how that transferred over to the hockey world including all positive/negative effects. A truly fascinating Doc that is a must see for any one who calls themselves a hockey fan.
  • must see for everyone-not just hockey fans

    5
    By cuestakid
    As a die hard hockey fan, this was required viewing. As a political junkie I was intrigued. You don’t have to be either of those things to enjoy this film. It is a fascinating look at a time from the point of view people who were part of it, not by choice but by society.
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    5
    By ++maddiec++
    I watched this as hard working hockey player and it just broke my heart.πŸ˜ˆπŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί coaches
  • Unreal movie

    5
    By Charkiesheen2577467567466467
    One of the best documentaries ever. Period. everyone should watch this movie, not just hockey fans.

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