The Red and the Black (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, The Red and the Black is a drama, romance and history film directed by Miroslav Mikuljan, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is the true story of the creation of Labin Republic in 1921. When Italy annexed Istria, Labin area that is very rich in coal became strategically important for the new government. Domestic Croatian and Slovene population were disappointed by the method of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia of selling foreigners. Accumulated social problems and the growing terror of Italians lead to great miners' strike, led by favorite union leader Ivan Pipan. The strikers will be join young miner Ive Blazina, who as commander of the Red Guard workers struggles for the mining republic and the love of beautiful Mary Brezac. The sudden intervention of the Italian army destroys their dreams, and resigned Pipan surrenders. But not everyone agrees with his behavior.
Who’s in it. The Red and the Black stars Bekim Fehmiu as Ivan Pipan, Milan Štrljić as Ive Blažina, Olivera Ježina as Marija Perbako and Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović as Frančesko Da Giozo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Red and the Black has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red and the Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red and the Black tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red and the Black (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red and the Black change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red and the Black worth watching?
- The Red and the Black holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red and the Black?
- The Red and the Black stars Bekim Fehmiu, Milan Štrljić, Olivera Ježina, Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović and Radko Polič.
- When was The Red and the Black released?
- The Red and the Black was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.