The Red Shade
L'Ombre rouge
Synopsis
The time is the 1930s and two Soviet spies (both Frenchmen by nationality) have been helping Communist factions during the Civil War in Spain. It is the time of Stalin's iron rule in the USSR, and the two agents are suddenly called to Moscow by the KGB. Knowing that they are in trouble for no fault of their own, fear drives one of them to suicide while the other gets his lover and her child and begins a run for his life, knowing that the KGB will never let him go free.
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Claude Brasseur
Anton Kovetz
Jacques Dutronc
Léo
Nathalie Baye
Anna
Andréa Ferréol
Magda
Nicolas Hossein
Nicola Belsky
Julien Blaine
Michelle Carles
Philippe Carles
Christian Gauffre
Panisse
Cafe owner
Alexandre Arbat
Lev Belsky
Soudrov
Jean-Jacques Biraud
Facundo Bo
Müller
Pascal Bonitzer
The Dutch
Pinkas Braun
Maly
Patrick Depeyrrat
Release History & Theatrical Window
French Film Week
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Louis Comolli
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudio Biondi, Jean-Louis Comolli, Gérard Guicheteau, Jean Louvet
- Original Score
- Michel Portal
- Original Title
- L'Ombre rouge
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Louis Comolli
Claudio Biondi, Jean-Louis Comolli, Gérard Guicheteau, Jean Louvet
Michel Portal
Catherine Poitevin, Élisabeth Moulinier
Claudio Biondi, Marin Karmitz, Martine Marignac, Éric Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Poitevin
Editor
Élisabeth Moulinier
Editor
Claudio Biondi
Writer
Jean-Louis Comolli
Writer
Gérard Guicheteau
Writer
Marin Karmitz
Producer
Martine Marignac
Producer
Éric Lambert
Producer
Jean-Louis Comolli
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Shade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Shade about?
The time is the 1930s and two Soviet spies (both Frenchmen by nationality) have been helping Communist factions during the Civil War in Spain. It is the time of Stalin's iron rule in the USSR, and the two agents are suddenly called to Moscow by the KGB. Knowing that they are in trouble for no fault of their own, fear drives one of them to suicide while the other gets his lover and her child and begins a run for his life, knowing that the KGB will never let him go free.
Who directed The Red Shade?
The Red Shade was directed by Jean-Louis Comolli.
Who stars in The Red Shade?
The principal cast of The Red Shade includes Claude Brasseur, Jacques Dutronc, Nathalie Baye, Andréa Ferréol, Nicolas Hossein.
When was The Red Shade released and how long is it?
The Red Shade was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Shade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Shade was composed by Michel Portal.