Red
“They should have told the truth...”
Synopsis
Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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RED trailer 2008
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-17
Top Cast
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Brian Cox
Avery Ludlow
Noel Fisher
Danny
Kyle Gallner
Harold
Shiloh Fernandez
Pete Doust
Kim Dickens
Carrie
Marcia Bennett
Emma
Richard Riehle
Sam
Tom Sizemore
Michael McCormack
Ashley Laurence
Mrs. McCormack
Robert Englund
Mr. Doust
Amanda Plummer
Mrs. Doust
Keith Buterbaugh
Dean
Jack Ketchum
Bartender (as Dallas Mayr)
Delaney Williams
Gun shop manager
Tate Ellington
Gun shop clerk
Greg Stuhr
Fire Marshall
John-Luke Montias
Cop
Katie Piel
Gloria
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucky McKee, Trygve Allister Diesen
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Susco
- Original Score
- Søren Hyldgaard
- Original Title
- Red
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Billy Goat Pictures, Tenk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucky McKee, Trygve Allister Diesen
Stephen Susco, Jack Ketchum
Søren Hyldgaard
Harald Gunnar Paalgard
Jon Endre Mørk
Norman Dreyfuss, Trygve Allister Diesen, Randy Ostrow, Bill Straus, Lawrence Mattis
Department Leadership Roster
Lucky McKee
Director
Trygve Allister Diesen
Director
Søren Hyldgaard
Original Music Composer
Stephen Susco
Screenplay
Norman Dreyfuss
Producer
Trygve Allister Diesen
Producer
Harald Gunnar Paalgard
Director of Photography
Jon Endre Mørk
Editor
Michele Posch
Costume Design
Leslie Keel
Production Design
Tiffany Zappulla
Production Design
Kim Robert Koscki
Stunt Coordinator
Jack Ketchum
Writer
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red about?
Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.
Who directed Red?
Red was directed by Lucky McKee, Trygve Allister Diesen.
Who stars in Red?
The principal cast of Red includes Brian Cox, Noel Fisher, Kyle Gallner, Shiloh Fernandez, Kim Dickens.
When was Red released and how long is it?
Red was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Red?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red was composed by Søren Hyldgaard.
Is Red based on a book or true story?
Red is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Ketchum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red?
Red holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).