Red King, White Knight
Synopsis
The CIA hears of a KGB scheme to assassinate the Soviet General Secretary and enlists Stoner, an agent retired for 10 years, to go to Russia to investigate. He verifies the plot, but then has trouble leaving the country. In the meantime, the U.S. policy makers struggle over whether or not to inform the Soviets of the plot. Stoner's problems are complicated by the renewal of an affair with Anna, a Russian, as he tries to convince her to defect.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Hutchinson
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Red King, White Knight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- HBO, Citadel Entertainment, Zenith Entertainment, Central Independent Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Murphy
Ron Hutchinson
John Scott
Elemér Ragályi
Peter Davies
David R. Ginsburg, Endre Sík, John Kemeny
Department Leadership Roster
Geoff Murphy
Director
Ron Hutchinson
Writer
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Peter Davies
Editor
József Romvári
Production Design
John Kemeny
Producer
John Scott
Original Music Composer
György Kivés
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red King, White Knight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red King, White Knight about?
The CIA hears of a KGB scheme to assassinate the Soviet General Secretary and enlists Stoner, an agent retired for 10 years, to go to Russia to investigate. He verifies the plot, but then has trouble leaving the country. In the meantime, the U.S. policy makers struggle over whether or not to inform the Soviets of the plot. Stoner's problems are complicated by the renewal of an affair with Anna, a Russian, as he tries to convince her to defect.
Who directed Red King, White Knight?
Red King, White Knight was directed by Geoff Murphy.
Who stars in Red King, White Knight?
The principal cast of Red King, White Knight includes Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Neil Dudgeon.
When was Red King, White Knight released and how long is it?
Red King, White Knight was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Red King, White Knight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red King, White Knight was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red King, White Knight?
Red King, White Knight holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).