The Lady in Red
“She's made of bullets, sin & bathtub gin!”
Synopsis
A farm girl's life turns upside down after she moves to Chicago and becomes trapped in a vicious cycle of prostitution and crime.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Julie Corman on THE LADY IN RED
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-11-21
Top Cast
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Pamela Sue Martin
Polly Franklin
Robert Conrad
John Dillinger
Louise Fletcher
Anna Sage
Robert Hogan
Jake Lingle
Laurie Heineman
Rose Shimkus
Glenn Withrow
Eddie
Rod Gist
Pinetop
Peter Hobbs
Pops Geissler
Christopher Lloyd
Frognose
Dick Miller
Patek
Nancy Parsons
Tiny Alice
Alan Vint
Melvin Purvis
Milt Kogan
Preacher
Chip Fields
Satin
Buck Young
Hennessey
Phillip R. Allen
Elliot Ness
Ilene Kristen
Wynona
Joseph X. Flaherty
Frank
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hof International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 16, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Teague
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- The Lady in Red
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Teague
John Sayles
James Horner
Daniel Lacambre
Lewis Teague, Ron Medico, Larry Bock
Roger Corman, Julie Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Teague
Director
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
James Horner
Original Music Composer
John Sayles
Writer
Daniel Lacambre
Director of Photography
Lewis Teague
Editor
Ron Medico
Editor
Pat Tonnema
Costume Design
Julie Corman
Producer
Larry Bock
Editor
Jac McAnelly
Production Design
Danny Morganelli
Costume Design
Bruce Paul Barbour
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
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lady in Red
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lady in Red about?
A farm girl's life turns upside down after she moves to Chicago and becomes trapped in a vicious cycle of prostitution and crime.
Who directed The Lady in Red?
The Lady in Red was directed by Lewis Teague.
Who stars in The Lady in Red?
The principal cast of The Lady in Red includes Pamela Sue Martin, Robert Conrad, Louise Fletcher, Robert Hogan, Laurie Heineman.
When was The Lady in Red released and how long is it?
The Lady in Red was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lady in Red?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lady in Red was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lady in Red?
The Lady in Red holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).