The Redhead (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1976, The Redhead is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Francisc Munteanu, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. During the summer of 1944, while Romanians turn weapons against Nazis, Mihai, an orphan teenager whose parents died in a bombing, tries to enlist in order to fight in the front line but he discovers that former police commissioner Potra tortured and beaten prisoners, including his father, who was political detained. Mihai will fight to bring Potra in front of the justice.
Who’s in it. The Redhead stars Costel Băloiu as Redhead / Mihai Secoșan, Sebastian Papaiani as Thief Lampă, Jean Constantin as Thief Achim / Tungsram and Sergiu Nicolaescu as Recruiting Centre Sentry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Redhead 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 Redhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Redhead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Redhead (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Redhead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Redhead worth watching?
- The Redhead holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Redhead?
- The Redhead stars Costel Băloiu, Sebastian Papaiani, Jean Constantin, Sergiu Nicolaescu and Florina Cercel.
- When was The Redhead released?
- The Redhead was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.