Red Dawn Filming Locations
Where was Red Dawn filmed? Red Dawn was filmed in 15 locations across United States in the following places:
Red Dawn Filming Locations
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Red Dawn (2012)
A group of teenagers look to save their town from an invasion of North Korean soldiers.