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Red Bells Part I: Mexico in Flames

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1982 | 135 min | Drama, Western

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for western fans and people who like stories about real, flawed people. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. A good follow-up to Hud or True Grit.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Russian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

American journalist John Reed travels to Mexico during the Mexican Revolution and interviews Francisco Villa. At the same time, we learn about his relationship with his lover Mabel Dodge, his participation in the Patterson strike, and his work as a reporter during World War I.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sergei Bondarchuk

  • Franco NeroJohn Reed
  • Ursula AndressMabel Dodge
  • Jorge LukeEmiliano Zapata
  • Blanca Guerra
  • Heraclio Zepeda
  • Jorge ReynosoPancho Villa
  • Roberto Ruy
  • Trinidad Esclava
  • Humberto Elizondo
  • Roberto Schlosser