The Sky is Red (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1950, The Sky is Red is a drama film directed by Augusto Genina, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Daniele, a 16 year old boy, runs away from boarding school after a catastrophic bombing, only to find his home destroyed and his parents dead. Alone in the world he meets Tullio, a disbanded boy who lives in an abandoned area with some girls, Carla, an eighteen year old girl who works as a prostitute, Giulia, younger and sick of tuberculosis, and a girl, Maria.
Who’s in it. The Sky is Red stars Mischa Auer Jr. as Daniele, Jacques Sernas as Tullio, Marina Berti as Carla and Anna Maria Ferrero as Guilia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Sky is Red sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sky is Red page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sky is Red tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sky is Red (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sky is Red change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sky is Red worth watching?
- The Sky is Red holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sky is Red?
- The Sky is Red stars Mischa Auer Jr., Jacques Sernas, Marina Berti, Anna Maria Ferrero and Vittoria Giuditta Rità.
- When was The Sky is Red released?
- The Sky is Red was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.