Red Light (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1949, Red Light is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 83 minutes. “THERE'S TROUBLE AHEAD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick Cherney, in prison for embezzling from Torno Freight Co., sees a chance to get back at Johnny Torno through his young priest brother Jess. He pays fellow prisoner Rocky, who gets out a week before Nick, to murder Jess... who, dying, tells revenge-minded Johnny that he'd written a clue "in the Bible." Frustrated, Johnny obsessively searches for the missing Gideon Bible from Jess's hotel room.
Who’s in it. Red Light stars George Raft as Johnny Torno, Virginia Mayo as Carla North, Gene Lockhart as Warni Hazard and Raymond Burr as Nick Cherney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Red Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Light tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Light (1949)?
- In US, Red Light is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Light worth watching?
- Red Light holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Light?
- Red Light stars George Raft, Virginia Mayo, Gene Lockhart, Raymond Burr and Harry Morgan.
- When was Red Light released?
- Red Light was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.