The Red Pastures
Der rote Rausch
Synopsis
A serial killer is on the run, after escaping a mental institution. He befriends a woman and her child, but the urge to strangle women with red necklaces still haunts him.
Top Cast
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Klaus Kinski
Martin
Brigitte Grothum
Katrin
Sieghardt Rupp
Karl
Dieter Borsche
Professor Lindner
Jochen Brockmann
Vollbricht
Marina Petrova
Anna
Hanns Obonya
Klobner
Elisabeth Terval
Theres
Annemarie Berthe
Professor Lindners Assistentin
Edd Stavjanik
Kriminalrat Berger
Peter Machac
Franz
Christine Ratej
Hanni
Helmuth Silbergasser
Stephan
Renate Schmidt
Verkäuferin
Josef Krastel
Ladenbesitzer
Herbert Fux
Lastwagenfahrer
Walter Regelsberger
Verkehrspolizist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Schleif
- Screenplay & Story
- Hellmut Andics, Hans Ulrich Horster
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Der rote Rausch
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Rex-Film Bloemer & Company, Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Schleif
Hellmut Andics, Hans Ulrich Horster
Hans-Martin Majewski
Paula Dvorak
Ernest Müller
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Schleif
Director
Hellmut Andics
Writer
Paula Dvorak
Editor
Ernest Müller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Pastures
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Pastures about?
A serial killer is on the run, after escaping a mental institution. He befriends a woman and her child, but the urge to strangle women with red necklaces still haunts him.
Who directed The Red Pastures?
The Red Pastures was directed by Wolfgang Schleif.
Who stars in The Red Pastures?
The principal cast of The Red Pastures includes Klaus Kinski, Brigitte Grothum, Sieghardt Rupp, Dieter Borsche, Jochen Brockmann.
When was The Red Pastures released and how long is it?
The Red Pastures was released in 1962 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Pastures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Pastures was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.
Is The Red Pastures based on a book or true story?
The Red Pastures is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Ulrich Horster".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Pastures?
The Red Pastures holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).