BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Has anyone else heard of this? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kZxiPwGjqAE It's apparently going to debut at TIFF in September with wider release (US) to come in January. 5 krsmith17, redwingmachine, derblaueClaus and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Seems like I need to watch this. Thanks for the posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 This should be very good. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 This looks awesome. At the end of the day when you ask what is the coolest thing about the Red Wings I'll say the Russian 5. I loved them. That was the beginning of the Red Wings being the most progressive hockey team, going where other teams wouldn't think to, to build a dynasty. And it really was the beginning of our dynasty. They were mesmerizing to watch. It was like "Hey you know that crazy good Soviet team that has played in 5 man units since birth that dominates the world, they're ours now". Can't wait for this. One of the things I loved was all the stories of what those Russians had to do to defect from the USSR. Backroom deals, players jumping out of moving trucks, faking serious ailments, dodging the KGB, If anyone remembers any of those please share. 1 gcom007 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Thanks to Red Army team I have become a Red Wings fan. I have watch Fetisov, Larionov, Konstantinov and Fedorov playing in Moscow. Lots of similarities between this two great teams. Unbelievable, unmatched skill and determination. Can't wait to add this movie to my collection. Edited August 2, 2014 by arag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Looks sweet, can't wait to watch it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Thanks for posting. Not a movie watcher, but this one looks like a must see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nard 1 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 This looks awesome. At the end of the day when you ask what is the coolest thing about the Red Wings I'll say the Russian 5. I loved them. That was the beginning of the Red Wings being the most progressive hockey team, going where other teams wouldn't think to, to build a dynasty. And it really was the beginning of our dynasty. They were mesmerizing to watch. It was like "Hey you know that crazy good Soviet team that has played in 5 man units since birth that dominates the world, they're ours now". Can't wait for this. One of the things I loved was all the stories of what those Russians had to do to defect from the USSR. Backroom deals, players jumping out of moving trucks, faking serious ailments, dodging the KGB, If anyone remembers any of those please share. There is a book called "Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL--The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes" which tells the stories of the russians and other players defecting to the NHL and how they did it. One of the greatest books I have read, very detailed and you can almost picture yourself standing next to them while it was happening. Lost myself in it for hours the first time and I read it over a bunch. Definitely recommend it to every hockey fan 1 TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 There is a book called "Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL--The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes" which tells the stories of the russians and other players defecting to the NHL and how they did it. One of the greatest books I have read, very detailed and you can almost picture yourself standing next to them while it was happening. Lost myself in it for hours the first time and I read it over a bunch. Definitely recommend it to every hockey fan Thanks I'll definitely look for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 There is a book called "Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL--The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes" which tells the stories of the russians and other players defecting to the NHL and how they did it. One of the greatest books I have read, very detailed and you can almost picture yourself standing next to them while it was happening. Lost myself in it for hours the first time and I read it over a bunch. Definitely recommend it to every hockey fan Looks fascinating, I'll be grabbing it. According to Amazon, the hardcover is $59 and the cheapest physical option, so iBooks/Kindle is probably the way to go. iBooks is $11.99 and Kindle is $10.67. (I'll spend the extra buck to not support Amazon, which more and more is starting to look like the internet Wal Mart the way they bully the content suppliers and makers.) iBooks link: Breakaway - #iBooks https://itun.es/us/Td6ZO.l Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Curtain-NHL--Hockeys-Escapes-ebook/dp/B00E7S2ONC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407001747&sr=8-2&keywords=breakaway+iron Oh, and this looks like a phenomenal documentary. I watched the trailer several times and it's on my "must see as soon as possible" list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Some more info in the critic reviews: http://m.imdb.com/title/tt3264102/externalreviews?ref_=m_tt_ov_rt Apparently it premiered at Cannes. Can't wait. That laugh that Fetisov gives at the end of the trailer... Edit: thanks for the book recommendation. Will definitely check it out. Edited August 3, 2014 by BottleOfSmoke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nard 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Looks fascinating, I'll be grabbing it. According to Amazon, the hardcover is $59 and the cheapest physical option, so iBooks/Kindle is probably the way to go. iBooks is $11.99 and Kindle is $10.67. (I'll spend the extra buck to not support Amazon, which more and more is starting to look like the internet Wal Mart the way they bully the content suppliers and makers.) iBooks link: Breakaway - #iBooks https://itun.es/us/Td6ZO.l Amazon Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Curtain-NHL--Hockeys-Escapes-ebook/dp/B00E7S2ONC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407001747&sr=8-2&keywords=breakaway+iron Oh, and this looks like a phenomenal documentary. I watched the trailer several times and it's on my "must see as soon as possible" list. I got it a few years ago i believe for 15-20 bucks or so on paperback. If you do an extensive search I'm sure you can find it, it wasn't on amazon, maybe ebay but I'm not entirely sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Can't wait. That laugh that Fetisov gives at the end of the trailer... Now it would be the KHL saying "What if we offered you 10 million dollars cash tax-free." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yuld5bKYLEQ Here is a Swedish documentary on this topic for those of you speaking Russian (or Swedish). 1 arag reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings10 300 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Aww memories -- Montreal vs Soviets ..NYE 1975 ..The great Danny Gallivan and Dick Irvin calling the game, does not get much better then that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_isWRurrGPw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Did this ever come out? Edited January 1, 2015 by darkmanx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Playmaker Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Its scheduled to be out in limited release January 23, 2015. ESPN has an upcoming 30 for 30 special about the Miracle on Ice from the Soviet/Russian point of view, and it's aftermath. Looks as though Slava Fetisov is featured in that one as well. I think the initial airdate for that special is February 8 on ESPN. 1 DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 @DavidGuralnick: Former @DetroitRedWings Viacheslav Fetisov is going to be the guest on the @TheDailyShow on Wednesday. Press for the movie? Should be an interesting interview... 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 @DavidGuralnick: Former @DetroitRedWings Viacheslav Fetisov is going to be the guest on the @TheDailyShow on Wednesday. Press for the movie? Should be an interesting interview... He's so awkward.Ha. He was smiling almost the entire time, but it was cool as hell to see him with Jon Stewart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 I'll have to catch it tomorrow. Did he talk specifically about the movie? Or...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 I'll have to catch it tomorrow. Did he talk specifically about the movie? Or...?I missed the first part of it, but I seen talk of the Russian players and the Russian five.He was cheesing though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Here we go, the extended 12 minute interview with Fetisov and John Stewart on the Daily Show.... http://thedailyshow.cc.com/extended-interviews/heznuq/viacheslav-fetisov-extended-interview 2 BottleOfSmoke and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Awesome, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 I love when he talked about how he refused to defect, but kept fighting the Russian government until they handed over his passport and *let* him leave. Slava Fetisov, OG 2 jimmyemeryhunter and evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeal 60 Report post Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) Went to see this today and it was pretty good. Definitely worth checking out. Edited March 8, 2015 by Mikeal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites