It is the dawn of World War III. In the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.
Directed by: John Milius
Screenplay by: Kevin Reynolds
John Milius
Story by: Kevin Reynolds
Produced by: Buzz Feitshans
Barry Beckerman
Sidney Beckerman
Starring: Patrick Swayze
C. Thomas Howell
Lea Thompson
Ben Johnson
Harry Dean Stanton
Ron O'Neal
William Smith
Powers Boothe
Cinematography: Ric Waite
Edited by: Thom Noble
Music by: Basil Poledouris
Production companies: United Artists
Valkyrie Films
Distributed by: MGM/UA Entertainment Company
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