Summaries

A group of American boys and a shipwrecked Russian sailor become friends during the Cold War.

During the Cold War, and all Americans have a view of Russians as bad people. A group of American boys discovers a Russian sailor washed up on the coast of Florida and decide to befriend him, assuming that he is friendly and will bring them no danger. This gesture goes against the ideas of their parents and the government.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • friendship
  • cold war
  • naval uniform
  • american actor playing foreigner
  • foreigner playing russian character
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Nov 5, 1987
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Florida Keys, Florida, USA
Production companies New Century Entertainment Corporation Vista Organization Russkies

Box office

Gross US & Canada $2189047
Opening weekend US & Canada $1030101
Gross worldwide $2189047

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 39m
Color Color
Sound mix Ultra Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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