Reds

Warren Beatty portrays John Reed, a journalist and socialist revolutionary who wrote Ten Days That Shook the World and founded the Communist Labor Party of America.

Diane Keaton stars as Louise Bryant, an American journalist and writer who was known for her feminist and pro-union views during the early 20th century.

Edward Herrmann plays Max Eastman, a prominent American writer and political activist who co-founded the Communist Party USA and edited The Masses magazine.

Jerzy Kosiński portrays Grigory Zinoviev, a Bolshevik revolutionary and close associate of Vladimir Lenin who served as chairman of the Communist International.

Jack Nicholson appears as Eugene O'Neill, the renowned American playwright and Nobel laureate known for his works like Long Day's Journey into Night and The Iceman Cometh.

Paul Sorvino portrays Louis Fraina, an Italian-American activist and early leader of the American Communist movement who advocated for workers' rights and socialism.

Maureen Stapleton plays Emma Goldman, an anarchist political activist and writer known for her radical views on feminism, labor rights, and social justice.

Nicolas Coster portrays Paul Trullinger, a fictional character in the film who represents the American attitudes towards communism and socialist ideas during the early 20th century.

M. Emmet Walsh appears as the Speaker at Liberal Club, a minor character in the film who represents the political discussions and debates happening during the time.

Ian Wolfe plays Mr. Partlow, a minor character in the film who represents the conservative views prevalent in American society during the early 1900s.

Bessie Love portrays Mrs. Partlow, a minor character in the film who represents the traditional roles and values of women in early 20th century America.

MacIntyre Dixon plays Carl Walters, a minor character in the film who represents the average American citizen's perspective on political ideologies and social change.