Sparkling Red Star (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Sparkling Red Star is a war film directed by Li Ang, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Pan Dongzi, a teenager and son of a Communist army officer. When the father is called off, he leaves Dongzi a red star as a symbol of the cause. While he is away, a bourgeois landlord, Hu Hansan, returns to Dongzi's village where he exacts revenge upon the peasants who had forced him out
Who’s in it. Sparkling Red Star stars Zhu Xinyun as 潘冬子, Gao Baocheng, Liu Jiang and Xuehong Li, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Sparkling Red Star 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 Sparkling Red Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sparkling Red Star tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sparkling Red Star (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sparkling Red Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sparkling Red Star worth watching?
- Sparkling Red Star holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sparkling Red Star?
- Sparkling Red Star stars Zhu Xinyun, Gao Baocheng, Liu Jiang, Xuehong Li and Jizhong Liu.
- When was Sparkling Red Star released?
- Sparkling Red Star was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.