Red Dawn (1984)

Paratrooper Invasion

In the middle of history class, Russian paratroopers land and attack the school, killing Mr. Teasdale (Frank McRae).

Directed by John Milius.

Released in 1984 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Terrorist
  • character-type: Soldier
  • character-type: Teenager
  • character-type: Teacher
  • action: Parachute
  • action: Escape
  • action: Shoot
  • action: Kill
  • editors-choice: Cinematography
  • editors-choice: Action Sequences
  • primary-genre: Thrillers
  • primary-genre: Action and Adventure
  • secondary-genre: Action & Adventure
  • secondary-genre: Action Thrillers
  • secondary-genre: Spy Action & Adventure
  • secondary-genre: Military Action & Adventure
  • mood: Exciting
  • mood: Violent
  • mood: Tuff
  • primary-occasion: School Events
  • secondary-occasion: Class
  • prop: Parachute
  • prop: Machine Gun
  • prop: Rocket Launcher
  • prop: Jeep
  • setting: High School
  • theme: Survival
  • theme: Life and Death
  • theme: War
  • actor: Darren Dalton
  • actor: Charlie Sheen
  • actor: C. Thomas Howell
  • actor: Frank McRae
  • actor: Patrick Swayze
  • director: John Milius
  • producer: Barry Beckerman
  • producer: Sidney Beckerman
  • producer: Buzz Feitshans
  • cinematographer: Ric Waite
  • composer: Basil Poledouris
  • editor: Thom Noble
  • production-designer: Jackson De Govia
  • role-name: Daryl
  • role-name: Mr. Teasdale
  • role-name: Matt
  • role-name: Jed
  • role-name: Robert
  • screenwriter: John Milius
  • screenwriter: Kevin Reynolds
  • year: 1984
  • studio: MGM