The Red-Light Sting (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1984, The Red-Light Sting is a thriller, crime and tv movie film directed by Rod Holcomb, running about 100 minutes. “They paid $450,000 for a Whorehouse just to catch an Extortionist!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Government agent Frank Powell is determined to bring down racketeering crime lord Oliver Sully but cannot find any evidence. Powell concocts a plan to have the Justice Department buy a brothel, set up a professional call girl named Kathy Dunn as a hostess, and get the crime boss on extortion.
Who’s in it. The Red-Light Sting stars Farrah Fawcett as Kathy Dunn, Beau Bridges as Frank Powell, Harold Gould as Oliver Sully and Katherine Cannon as Diane Marks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Red-Light Sting 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-Light Sting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red-Light Sting tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red-Light Sting (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red-Light Sting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red-Light Sting worth watching?
- The Red-Light Sting holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red-Light Sting?
- The Red-Light Sting stars Farrah Fawcett, Beau Bridges, Harold Gould, Katherine Cannon and Sunny Johnson.
- When was The Red-Light Sting released?
- The Red-Light Sting was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.