---
title: "Red Dawn"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/red-dawn-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47916
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Red Dawn (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/red-dawn-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Red Dawn is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, History. Produced and broadcast by Cinematográfica Sol S.A.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A student protest erupts into deadly chaos when authorities unleash lethal force."

### Why Watch
- Gripping portrayal of 1968 unrest
- Strong period atmosphere
- Compact 96‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited character development
- Historical context may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains political violence and intense protest scenes, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, intense, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/red-dawn-1990#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jorge Fons
- **Networks / Studios**: Cinematográfica Sol S.A.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **María Rojo** as *Alicia*
- **Héctor Bonilla** as *Humberto*
- **Jorge Fegán** as *Don Roque*
- **Bruno Bichir** as *Sergio*
- **Demián Bichir** as *Jorge*
- **Paloma Robles** as *Graciela*
- **Ademar Arau** as *Carlos*
- **Marta Aura** as *Vecina*
- **Eduardo Palomo** as *Herido*
- **Carlos Cardán** as *Subteniente*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What year does the story take place?
The events occur on October 2, 1968.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour 36 minutes.

### Q: What genres describe the movie?
It is listed as drama, thriller, and history.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It premiered on October 18, 1990 in Mexico.

### Q: Is the film based on real events?
It dramatizes a student uprising in Mexico during 1968, reflecting the period’s tensions.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Red Dawn — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47916)
- [Red Dawn - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dawn)
- [Red Dawn (2016) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/996485-red-dawn/prehled/)
- [Red Dawn (2010) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/red-dawn)

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