Red River, Black Sheep (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1967, Red River, Black Sheep is a drama and western film directed by Lütfi Ömer Akad, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The daughter of the lord of the village and a poor herdsman cannot get married for traditional reasons, but the village elders find a way out of this dilemma: if the herdsman manages to make his thirsty sheep cross the river without drinking from the water then the marriage will be allowed.
Who’s in it. Red River, Black Sheep stars Yılmaz Güney as Ali Haydar, Nilüfer Koçyigit as Hatice, Kadir Savun as Hüseyin Aga and Derya Tanyeli as Zehra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Red River, Black Sheep has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red River, Black Sheep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red River, Black Sheep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red River, Black Sheep (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red River, Black Sheep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red River, Black Sheep worth watching?
- Red River, Black Sheep holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red River, Black Sheep?
- Red River, Black Sheep stars Yılmaz Güney, Nilüfer Koçyigit, Kadir Savun, Derya Tanyeli and Tümer Özer.
- When was Red River, Black Sheep released?
- Red River, Black Sheep was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.