The Hills Run Red (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1966, The Hills Run Red is an action and western film directed by Carlo Lizzani, running about 89 minutes. “The man who had five years to think about killing... his best friend! Finally they meet...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the Civil War ends, two soldiers return home with a cache of stolen money. They are caught by Union troops. One escapes, but the other is sent to prison for five years. When he gets out and goes home, he finds that his wife has died in poverty because his partner kept all the money, and is now a major power in the area with an army of deadly gunmen to back him up.
Who’s in it. The Hills Run Red stars Thomas Hunter as Jerry Brewster / Jim Houston, Henry Silva as Garcia Mendez, Dan Duryea as Col. Winny Getz and Nicoletta Machiavelli as Mary Ann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Hills Run Red has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hills Run Red page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hills Run Red tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hills Run Red (1966)?
- In US, The Hills Run Red is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hills Run Red worth watching?
- The Hills Run Red holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hills Run Red?
- The Hills Run Red stars Thomas Hunter, Henry Silva, Dan Duryea, Nicoletta Machiavelli and Gianna Serra.
- When was The Hills Run Red released?
- The Hills Run Red was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.