Name: Red Penguins
Director: Gabe Polsky
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Steven Warshaw, Valery Gushin, Victor Gusev, Howard Baldwin, Alexander Lyubimov

What Red Penguins Is About

Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the famed Red Army hockey team formed a joint venture that redefined what was possible in the new Russia. Eccentric marketing whiz, Steve Warshaw, is sent to Moscow and tasked to transform the team into the greatest show in Russia, attracting some of the biggest names in Hollywood and advertising along the way. He takes the viewer on a bizarre journey highlighting a pivotal moment in U.S.-Russian relations during a lawless era when oligarchs made their fortunes and multiple murders went unsolved.

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What is Red Penguins about?

Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the famed Red Army hockey team formed a joint venture that redefined what was possible in the new Russia. Eccentric marketing whiz, Steve Warshaw, is sent to Moscow and tasked to transform the team into the greatest show in Russia, attracting some of the biggest names in Hollywood and advertising along the way.

Where can I watch Red Penguins?

Red Penguins is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Red Penguins?

Red Penguins runs for 80 minutes (1h 20m).

When did Red Penguins come out?

Red Penguins was released in 2019.

Who directed Red Penguins?

Red Penguins was directed by Gabe Polsky.

Who stars in Red Penguins?

Red Penguins stars Steven Warshaw, Valery Gushin, Victor Gusev, Howard Baldwin.

What is Red Penguins's rating?

Red Penguins holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 5.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.