Review of Red Army (2015) by Christopher B — 16 Aug 2016

Really good film. These guys really went through a lot, you really feel for them. A must see for any sports or history fan and a no-brainier for any hockey fan.

This review of Red Army (2015) was written by Christopher B on 16 Aug 2016.

Red Army has generally received very positive reviews.

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