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IMDb19721h 33mSoviet Union

Red Sun

Răsai, soare

Synopsis

Young Venka investigates the cause of death of a fellow villager during the Great Patriotic War - in the process uncovering a traitor who has been murdering witnesses to his own inglorious past.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vasile Pascaru
Screenplay & Story
Boris Shustrov
Original Score
Eugen Doga
Original Title
Răsai, soare
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Moldova-Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vasile Pascaru

Screenplay & Story

Boris Shustrov

Original Score & Music

Eugen Doga

Director of Photography

Pavel Balan

Department Leadership Roster

Vasile Pascaru

Vasile Pascaru

Director

Boris Shustrov

Boris Shustrov

Writer

Pavel Balan

Pavel Balan

Director of Photography

Gheorghe Dimitriu

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Red Sun.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Sun

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Red Sun about?

Young Venka investigates the cause of death of a fellow villager during the Great Patriotic War - in the process uncovering a traitor who has been murdering witnesses to his own inglorious past.

Who directed Red Sun?

Red Sun was directed by Vasile Pascaru.

Who stars in Red Sun?

The principal cast of Red Sun includes Igor Sakharov, Igor Bochkin, Tanya Baranova, Georgiy Yumatov, Antonina Maksimova.

When was Red Sun released and how long is it?

Red Sun was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for Red Sun?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Sun was composed by Eugen Doga.