The Red Shade
Originally released in 1981. The Red Shade is a drama/thriller film. directed by Jean-Louis Comolli.
Starring Claude Brasseur, Jacques Dutronc, and Nathalie Baye
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Red Shade?
The Red Shade was directed by Jean-Louis Comolli.
How long is The Red Shade?
The Red Shade has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Red Shade released?
The Red Shade was released on October 28, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Red Shade?
The main cast of The Red Shade includes Claude Brasseur, Jacques Dutronc, Nathalie Baye, Andréa Ferréol, Nicolas Hossein.