The 1981 Beatty film 'Reds' is a historical drama directed, produced and co-written by Warren Beatty. It tells the story of American journalist John Reed and his involvement in the Russian Revolution of 1917. The film stars Beatty as Reed, Diane Keaton as Louise Bryant, Jack Nicholson as Eugene O'Neill and Maureen Stapleton as Emma Goldman. It was nominated for twelve Academy Awards and won three, including Best Director for Beatty.