Red Sun
Rote Sonne
Synopsis
Thomas hitchhikes from Hamburg to Munich where he meets his ex-girlfriend, Peggy. Thomas doesn't have a bed for the night and goes home with Peggy, not knowing that she and her four roommates have all made a strange pact.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rote Sonne - HD-Trailer - 1969 - Regie: Rudolf Thome - mit Uschi Obermaier und Marquard BohmOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-12-23
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Uschi Obermaier
Peggy
Marquard Bohm
Thomas
Sylvia Kekulé
Sylvie
Gaby Go
Isolde
Diana Körner
Christine
Henry van Lyck
Lohmann
Hark Bohm
Student
Peter Moland
Wenders
Don Wahl
Howard
Günter Lemmer
Manager
Axel Willschrei
Schriftsteller
Wolfgang Glück
Mercedesfahrer
Peter Berling
Mercedesfahrer
Elga Sorbas
Tanzendes Mädchen
Carlo Fedier
Mann an der Bar
Eckart Dux
Man (voice) (uncredited)
Helmo Kindermann
Man on TV (voice) (uncredited)
Leon Rainer
Young Man (voice) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Thome
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Zihlmann
- Original Score
- Jean Sibelius
- Original Title
- Rote Sonne
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Independent Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Thome
Max Zihlmann
Jean Sibelius
Bernd Fiedler
Jutta Brandstaedter
Rudolf Thome, Heinz Angermeyer
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Thome
Director
Max Zihlmann
Writer
Rudolf Thome
Producer
Bernd Fiedler
Director of Photography
Jutta Brandstaedter
Editor
Heinz Angermeyer
Producer
Jean Sibelius
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Sun about?
Thomas hitchhikes from Hamburg to Munich where he meets his ex-girlfriend, Peggy. Thomas doesn't have a bed for the night and goes home with Peggy, not knowing that she and her four roommates have all made a strange pact.
Who directed Red Sun?
Red Sun was directed by Rudolf Thome.
Who stars in Red Sun?
The principal cast of Red Sun includes Uschi Obermaier, Marquard Bohm, Sylvia Kekulé, Gaby Go, Diana Körner.
When was Red Sun released and how long is it?
Red Sun was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Sun was composed by Jean Sibelius.