Red Dust (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1932, Red Dust is a drama and romance film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 83 minutes. “She fought for her mate with a tigress' fury…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dennis, owner of a rubber plantation in Cochinchina, is involved with Vantine, who left Saigon to evade the police. When his new surveyor arrives along with his refined wife Dennis is quickly infatuated by her.
Who’s in it. Red Dust stars Clark Gable as Dennis Carson, Jean Harlow as Vantine Jefferson, Mary Astor as Barbara "Babs" Willis and Gene Raymond as Gary Willis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Red Dust has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Dust (1932)?
- In US, Red Dust is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Dust worth watching?
- Red Dust holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Red Dust?
- Red Dust stars Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Mary Astor, Gene Raymond and Donald Crisp.
- When was Red Dust released?
- Red Dust was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.