The Red Shade (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, The Red Shade is a thriller and drama film directed by Jean-Louis Comolli, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Red Shade stars Claude Brasseur as Anton Kovetz, Jacques Dutronc as Léo, Nathalie Baye as Anna and Andréa Ferréol as Magda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Red Shade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Shade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Shade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Shade (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Shade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Shade worth watching?
- The Red Shade holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Shade?
- The Red Shade stars Claude Brasseur, Jacques Dutronc, Nathalie Baye, Andréa Ferréol and Nicolas Hossein.
- When was The Red Shade released?
- The Red Shade was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.