Red Moon (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Red Moon is a drama film directed by Antonio Capuano.
What it’s about. Italian filmmaker Antonio Capuano writes and directs the grueling gangster drama Luna Rossa (Red Moon). Aging Tony Cammarano (Italo Celoro) is the patriarch of an organized crime family, but his son Amerigo (Toni Servillo) runs most of his operations. Amerigo is a killer who invites his mistress, Rita (Lucia Ragni), to live in the family house. Meanwhile, his wife, Irene (Licia Maglietta), has an affair with mob henchman Egidio (Antonino Iuorio), who fancies the Cammarano's teenage daughter, Orsola (Antonia Truppo). This leaves Irene to eye her own son, Oreste (Domenico Balsamo), who has taken to self-mutilation. Luna Rossa won the Wella Prize at the 2001 Venice Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Red Moon stars Toni Servillo as Amerigo, Carlo Cecchi as Antonino, Domenico Balsamo as Oreste and Licia Maglietta as Irene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Red Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Moon (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Moon worth watching?
- Red Moon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Moon?
- Red Moon stars Toni Servillo, Carlo Cecchi, Domenico Balsamo, Licia Maglietta and Antonino Iuorio.
- When was Red Moon released?
- Red Moon was released in 2001.