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Movie Info

Release Date: September 15, 1971
Runtime: 114 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Western
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Original Language: French
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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40%
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6.8/10
TMDB
306 votes
6.8/10
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11,453 votes
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Red Sun

1971

"Honor and vengeance clash under a blood-red sky."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Sol Rojo? 🇩🇪 DE: Red Sun ...und 7 Tage spielt der Tod? 🇵🇹 PT: Sol Vermelho? 🇮🇹 IT: Sole Rosso? 🇹🇷 TR: Kırmızı güneş? All international titles (11) →
Western 114 min 6.8/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Revenue: $0
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Red Sun is directed by Terence Young .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#samurai 15 #samurai sword 4 #train robbery 3 #asian western 2 #katana sword 2 #far west 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Red Sun

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  • The film was primarily shot in Spain, utilizing the scenic landscapes of Almería, which were popular for Westerns during that era.

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  • Toshirō Mifune's character, the Japanese ambassador, was depicted with traditional samurai elements, reflecting the film's cultural fusion between Eastern and Western themes.

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  • Charles Bronson and Alain Delon had previously worked together in the film 'Once Upon a Time in the West', creating an interesting dynamic in 'Red Sun'.

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  • The film features a unique soundtrack composed by Maurice Jarre, which blends Western motifs with Japanese musical influences, enhancing the film's cultural themes.

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  • During a train robbery scene, a continuity error occurs when the position of a character's hat changes between shots without explanation.

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  • Ursula Andress was considered for the role of the female lead due to her previous success in action films, showcasing the shift in roles for women in Westerns during the 1970s.

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  • The film's narrative incorporates the symbolism of the sword as a representation of honor and diplomacy, illustrating the tensions between cultures in the Old West.

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