Traces of Red
“No one is beyond suspicion.”
Synopsis
Jack, a Palm Beach detective, becomes involved in a case of multiple murders. All the women can be linked to Jack in some way. Jack and his partner have no leads, but numerous suspects. The murders continue, along with anonymous letters from the killer.
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Jim Belushi
Jack Dobson
Lorraine Bracco
Ellen Schofield
Tony Goldwyn
Steve Frayn
William Russ
Michael Dobson
Faye Grant
Beth Frayn
Jim Piddock
Mr. Martyn
Michelle Joyner
Morgan Cassidy
Ed Amatrudo
Emilio
Joe Lisi
Lt. J.C. Hooks
Victoria Bass
Susan Dobson
Melanie Tomlin
Amanda
Danny Kamin
Prosecutor Dan Ayeroff
Mario Ernesto Sánchez
Tony Garidi
Joe Hess
Minnesota
Will Knickerbocker
Tommy Hawkins
Edgar Allan Poe IV
Ian Wicks
Julian Byrd
Squeeze Club Bartender
Billy Garrigues
Phillip Norris
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Wolk
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Piddock
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Traces of Red
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Wolk
Jim Piddock
Graeme Revell
Tim Suhrstedt
Trudy Ship
Mark Gordon, David V. Picker
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Wolk
Director
Jim Piddock
Writer
Mark Gordon
Producer
David V. Picker
Producer
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Trudy Ship
Editor
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traces of Red
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Traces of Red about?
Jack, a Palm Beach detective, becomes involved in a case of multiple murders. All the women can be linked to Jack in some way. Jack and his partner have no leads, but numerous suspects. The murders continue, along with anonymous letters from the killer.
Who directed Traces of Red?
Traces of Red was directed by Andy Wolk.
Who stars in Traces of Red?
The principal cast of Traces of Red includes Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Goldwyn, William Russ, Faye Grant.
When was Traces of Red released and how long is it?
Traces of Red was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Traces of Red make at the box office?
Traces of Red grossed $3.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Traces of Red?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Traces of Red was composed by Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Traces of Red?
Traces of Red holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).