The Red Sweater (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, The Red Sweater is a drama film directed by Michel Drach, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A film version of author Gilles Perrault's best-selling book about the 1976 trial and execution of Christian Ranucci, the youth who was convicted with extremely inconclusive evidence of murdering an eight-year-old girl in Southern France. The publicity the book and film helped abolish capital punishment in France in 1981.
Who’s in it. The Red Sweater stars Serge Avédikian as Christian Ranucci, Michelle Marquais as Louise Mathon, la mère de Ranucci, Claire Deluca as Mademoiselle le juge d'instruction and Roland Bertin as Le commissaire Robiana.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Red Sweater 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 Sweater page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Sweater tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Sweater (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Sweater change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Sweater worth watching?
- The Red Sweater holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Sweater?
- The Red Sweater stars Serge Avédikian, Michelle Marquais, Claire Deluca and Roland Bertin.
- When was The Red Sweater released?
- The Red Sweater was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.