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Red Dust (1932): Cast & Ratings

Red Dust (1932) movie poster

Red Dust is a 1932 romantic drama directed by Victor Fleming, starring Clark Gable, Donald Crisp and Tully Marshall. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.

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Red Dust (1932) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Victor Fleming
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Red Dust About?

The premise of Red Dust without spoilers.

In post-apartheid South Africa, a reconciliation process prompts a man to revisit his painful past. As former political prisoner Alex Mpondo begins to confront his trauma, lawyer Sarah Barcant assists him in uncovering a complex web of oppression and betrayal. Their investigation forces both of them to grapple with the deeply buried secrets that have shaped the nation's history and continue to affect its people.

Red Dust Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • french indochina
  • rubber plantation
  • indochina
  • national film registry
  • french colony
  • malaysia
  • prostitute
  • jungle
  • engineer
  • racism
  • quinine
  • womanizer
+38 more
  • boat repair
  • horseback riding
  • implied sex
  • pre code film
  • rainstorm
  • remade
  • deception
  • coolie labor
  • monsoon season
  • windstorm
  • self sacrifice
  • american in foreign country
  • plantation overseer
  • attempted murder
  • parrot in a cage
  • marital infidelity
  • extortion threat
  • jealous woman
  • romantic rival
  • based on play by same name
  • affair with married woman
  • plantation owner
  • hypocrisy
  • unfaithful wife
  • woman slaps man
  • sexual attraction
  • ends with a kiss
  • cad
  • reference to saigon vietnam
  • tennis racket
  • sexual melodrama
  • married couple
  • romantic drama
  • bare chested male
  • spoiled socialite
  • seducing a married woman
  • romantic reconciliation
  • houseguest
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Cast & crew

Red Dust Cast

Clark Gable leads the cast, with Donald Crisp and Tully Marshall. Directed by Victor Fleming; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Victor Fleming

More films directed by Victor Fleming, best-rated first: Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Captains Courageous and Bombshell.

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Ratings

Red Dust Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Red Dust 66 on Metacritic.

Videos

Red Dust Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Red Dust.

Red Dust - Trailer
Details

Red Dust Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Dschungel im Sturm” and “Tierra de pasión”.

Also known as
  • Dschungel im Sturm
  • Tierra de pasión
  • Terra de paixão
  • Glød
  • La belle de Saïgon
  • Lo schiaffo
  • Terra abrasadora
  • Taifun
  • La jungla in rivolta
  • Красная пыль
  • Червен прах
  • Frumoasa din Saigon
+2 more
  • Poeira Vermelha
  • 红尘

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FAQ

Red Dust FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Red Dust, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Red Dust?

Red Dust runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Red Dust released?

Red Dust was released on October 22, 1932.

Who directed Red Dust?

Red Dust was directed by Victor Fleming.

More films by Victor Fleming

Who is in the cast of Red Dust?

Red Dust stars Clark Gable, Donald Crisp and Tully Marshall, among 8 credited actors.

How is Red Dust rated?

Red Dust has 66 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Red Dust have a post-credit scene?

No. Red Dust has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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