Red Runs the River
Synopsis
Red Runs the River is the story of two wars—one in the heart of General Richard Stoddert Ewell and the other on the battlefields of Manassas and Bull Run. The film traces the influence of General Stonewall Jackson’s vigorous faith on the profane, unbelieving Ewell. When Ewell meets God on the battlefield, he learns that surrender to God brings true victory. The story of these two men is complemented by the exploits of the flamboyant General Jeb Stuart. Red Runs the River is a saga of history, humor, and excitement, showing that strong convictions change the course of nations—and men.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katherine Stenholm
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Applegate, Eva Carrier
- Original Score
- Dwight Gustafson
- Original Title
- Red Runs the River
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katherine Stenholm
Charles Applegate, Eva Carrier
Dwight Gustafson
Wade K. Ramsey Jr.
George Jensen
Katherine Stenholm
Department Leadership Roster
Katherine Stenholm
Director
Charles Applegate
Writer
George Jensen
Editor
Eva Carrier
Writer
Katherine Stenholm
Producer
Wade K. Ramsey Jr.
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Runs the River
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What is Red Runs the River about?
Red Runs the River is the story of two wars—one in the heart of General Richard Stoddert Ewell and the other on the battlefields of Manassas and Bull Run. The film traces the influence of General Stonewall Jackson’s vigorous faith on the profane, unbelieving Ewell. When Ewell meets God on the battlefield, he learns that surrender to God brings true victory. The story of these two men is complemented by the exploits of the flamboyant General Jeb Stuart. Red Runs the River is a saga of history, humor, and excitement, showing that strong convictions change the course of nations—and men.
Who directed Red Runs the River?
Red Runs the River was directed by Katherine Stenholm.
Who stars in Red Runs the River?
The principal cast of Red Runs the River includes Bob Jones Jr., Bob Jones III, Jack Buttram, Lonnie Iglesias, Stephen Clark Green.
When was Red Runs the River released and how long is it?
Red Runs the River was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Runs the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Runs the River was composed by Dwight Gustafson.