Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists (1983): Cast
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists is a 1983 historical documentary directed by Julia Reichert and Jim Klein, starring Bill Bailey, Pete Seeger and Sylvia Woods. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Directors
- Julia Reichert and Jim Klein
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Heartland Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists About?
The premise of Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists without spoilers.
The film chronicles a unique group of American outlaws whose story has long been untold, offering a sweeping look at the political activities of the American Communist Party from the early to mid‑twentieth century. Through rare archival footage and interviews, it examines their ideals, campaigns, and the lasting impact of their movement on U.S. history.
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- american
- communist party
- house unamerican activities committee
- rights
- worker
- folk music
- folk singer
- professor
- anti fascism
- interview
- mccarthy hearings
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- political persecution
- mccourt
- blacklist
- depression
- spain
- united states of america
- fascism
- world war two
- spanish civil war
- 1950s
- 1940s
- 1930s
- 1920s
- anti nazism
- activist
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists Cast & Characters
Bill Bailey leads the cast, with Pete Seeger and Sylvia Woods. Directed by Julia Reichert and Jim Klein; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Julia Reichert - Co-director Jim Klein
- Bill Bailey as themselves
- Pete Seeger as themselves
- Sylvia Woods as themselves
- Rose Podmaka as themselves
Also Starring in Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists
· 13 more- Oscar Hunter Themselves
- Howard 'Stretch' Johnson Themselves
- Edna Whitehouse Themselves
- Ruth Maguire Themselves
- Dorothy Ray Healey Themselves
- Stanley Postek Themselves
- Carl Hirsch Themselves
- Marge Frantz Themselves
- Rose Kryzak Themselves
- Al Prago Themselves
- Muriel Eldridge Themselves
- Flo Lorenz Voice over (voice)
- Leon Holster Voice over (voice) (as Leon Hollster)
More from Julia Reichert and Jim Klein
More films directed by Julia Reichert and Jim Klein, best-rated first: American Factory, Julia's Stepping Stones, 9to5: The Story of a Movement and 8:46.
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists Also Known As
Also known as “正观“红色””.
- Also known as
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- 正观“红色”
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The Red Menace 1949 -
Red Hollywood 1996 -
Reds of Ireland 2023 -
Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist 1998 -
Hollywood on Trial 1976 -
The Lost World of Communism 2009 -
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Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin 2003 -
The Hollywood Ten 1950 -
Red Monarch 1983 -
American Revolution 2 1969 -
Blacklist: Hollywood on Trial 1996
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists?
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists released?
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists was released on October 4, 1983.
Who directed Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists?
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists was directed by Julia Reichert and Jim Klein.
More films by Julia Reichert Who is in the cast of Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists?
Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists stars Bill Bailey, Pete Seeger and Sylvia Woods, among 17 credited actors.
Does Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists have a post-credit scene?
No. Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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