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The Red Fields (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1967, The Red Fields is a drama film directed by Emil Loteanu, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. To save their flocks from the heat and the sun, the shepherds of a Soviet cooperative farm decide to take them to a fertile but remote place. A journalist and the beautiful daughter of one of them accompany them in their long journey. Folklore melodrama praising the truth and the beauty inherently tied to nature and folk rituals.

Who’s in it. The Red Fields stars Mihail Badiceanu, Grigore Grigoriu as Savva Milciu, Viktor Chutak and Nodar Piranishvili as Kapitan barzhi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Red Fields 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 Fields page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Red Fields tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Red Fields (1967)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Fields change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Red Fields worth watching?
The Red Fields holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Red Fields?
The Red Fields stars Mihail Badiceanu, Grigore Grigoriu, Viktor Chutak, Nodar Piranishvili and Svetlana Toma.
When was The Red Fields released?
The Red Fields was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.