Red Shift
Synopsis
Three men at three different times in history come to Mow Cop hill in search of sanctuary from their troubles. A Roman soldier, a medieval rebel and a 1970s young man. Somehow they seem linked through an energy within the hill and an axe. Is history doomed to repeat itself or can loving another person free them?
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Red Shift (1979) - trailer I BFI DVDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stephen Petcher
Tom
Lesley Dunlop
Jan
Bernard Gallagher
Tom's Father
Stella Tanner
Tom's Mother
Ken Hutchison
Logan
Andrew Byatt
Macey
Charles Bolton
Thomas Rowley
James Hazeldine
John Fowler
Myra Frances
Madge Rowley
Michael Elphick
Thomas Venables
Daragh O'Malley
Face
Veronica Quilligan
Girl
Anthony Langdon
Magoo
Freddie Fletcher
Randal
Ben Howard
Officer
Robert Brown
Rector
Michael Wolf
German
Johnny Allan
Villager (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Garner
- Original Score
- Phil Ryan
- Original Title
- Red Shift
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Mackenzie
Alan Garner
Phil Ryan
Oliver White
David Rose
Department Leadership Roster
John Mackenzie
Director
Alan Garner
Writer
David Rose
Producer
Phil Ryan
Original Music Composer
Oliver White
Editor
Stanley Morris
Production Design
Al Barnett
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Shift
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What is Red Shift about?
Three men at three different times in history come to Mow Cop hill in search of sanctuary from their troubles. A Roman soldier, a medieval rebel and a 1970s young man. Somehow they seem linked through an energy within the hill and an axe. Is history doomed to repeat itself or can loving another person free them?
Who directed Red Shift?
Red Shift was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in Red Shift?
The principal cast of Red Shift includes Stephen Petcher, Lesley Dunlop, Bernard Gallagher, Stella Tanner, Ken Hutchison.
When was Red Shift released and how long is it?
Red Shift was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Shift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Shift was composed by Phil Ryan.
Is Red Shift based on a book or true story?
Red Shift is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Garner".