Red Corner (1997): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Red Corner is a 1997 drama thriller directed by Jon Avnet, starring Richard Gere as Jack Moore, Ulrich Matschoss and Bai Ling. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $22.5 million worldwide. Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Jon Avnet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Avnet/Kerner Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Red Corner About?
The premise of Red Corner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An American attorney on a business trip to China suddenly finds himself falsely accused of murder. As the trial proceeds, his sole chance to prove his innocence rests with a resolute Chinese female defense lawyer who agrees to represent him, navigating a foreign legal system fraught with challenges.
Red Corner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female topless nudity
- female rear nudity
- assassination attempt
- color in title
- searching for the truth
- male underwear
- briefs
- white briefs
- bare chested male
- male rear nudity
- u.s. embassy
- rooftop
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- hierarchy
- defense attorney
- contempt of court
- bullet
- locket
- photograph
- cell phone
- attempted murder
- shot point blank
- asylum seeker
- government
- corrupt government official
- runway
- model
- chinese dancer
- entertainment
- death of family
- unfulfilled love
- romantic love
- one night stand
- business deal
- communications industry
- guilty plea
- death sentence
- setup
- american citizen
- unconsummated love
- demanding an explanation
- the truth
- injustice
- exposing the truth
- hiding the truth
- wrongful accusation
- anti communism
- propaganda
- legal thriller
- american
- business
Where to Watch Red Corner
Stream it on Fandango at Home Free and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Red Corner Cast & Characters
Richard Gere leads the cast as Jack Moore, with Ulrich Matschoss as Gerhardt Hoffman and Bai Ling as Shen Yuelin. Directed by Jon Avnet; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jon Avnet
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Richard Gere as Jack Moore - Ulrich Matschoss as Gerhardt Hoffman
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Bai Ling as Shen Yuelin - Jessey Meng as Hong Ling
Also Starring in Red Corner
· 14 more- James Hong Lin Shou
- Bradley Whitford Bob Ghery
- Tzi Ma Li Cheng
- Peter Donat David McAndrews
- Byron Mann Lin Dan
- Roger Yuan Huan Minglu
- Robert Stanton Ed Pratt
- Richard Venture Ambassador Reed
- Tsai Chin Chairman Xu
- Ken Leung Peng
- Henry O Procurator General Yang
- Robert Lin Director Liu's Interpreter
- Daxing Zhang Procurator Ma
- Chi Yu Li General Hong
Red Corner Plot Summary
What happens in Red Corner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wealthy American businessman Jack Moore (Richard Gere) travels to China to broker a satellite communications deal as part of a joint venture with the Chinese government. But before the deal can be sealed, he is framed for the murder of a powerful Chinese general’s daughter, and the contract is awarded to his rival, Gerhardt Hoffman (Ulrich Matschoss).
Moore’s court-appointed attorney Shen Yuelin (Bai Ling) initially doubts his claims of innocence, yet the two partners steadily uncover evidence that not only clears Moore but also implicates high-level figures in the Chinese central government. As the investigation deepens, a broad web of conspiracy and corruption within the state machinery comes into view, testing their resolve and trust.
Full summary
The whole story of Red Corner, scene by scene
Red Corner Box Office
Red Corner grossed $22.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.5M
- US & Canada
- $22.5M
Red Corner Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Red Corner 1997 best scene
Cars in Red Corner
30 cars on screen, including the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse L V140 and the 1987 Toyota Cressida.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse L V140 Important role -
1987 Toyota Cressida Important role -
1992 BJC BJ 2020 S Minor role -
Honda CM 125 T Minor role
Red Corner Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “El laberinto rojo” and “Justicia roja”.
- Also known as
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- El laberinto rojo
- Justicia roja
- 紅色角落
- Rudý labyrint
- Justiça Vermelha
- Red Corner - Labyrinth ohne Ausweg
- L'angolo rosso - Colpevole fino a prova contraria
- 红色角落
- Fatalna namiętność
- Vörös sarok
- Красный угол
- Червеният ъгъл
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- Κόκκινη Γωνία
- Punainen labyrintti
- Червоний кут
- レッド・コーナー／北京のふたり
- Červený labyrint
- 레드 코너
- צדק אדום
- Kızıl Köşe
- El laberint roig
- Röd makt
- Rød rettferdighet
- เหนือกว่ารัก หักเหลี่ยมมังกร
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Red Corner FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Red Corner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Corner?
Red Corner runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Red Corner released?
Red Corner was released on October 30, 1997.
Who directed Red Corner?
Red Corner was directed by Jon Avnet.
More films by Jon Avnet Who is in the cast of Red Corner?
Red Corner stars Richard Gere as Jack Moore, Ulrich Matschoss as Gerhardt Hoffman and Bai Ling as Shen Yuelin, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch Red Corner?
In the US, Red Corner is streaming on Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Red Corner make at the box office?
Red Corner grossed $22.5 million worldwide.
Does Red Corner have a post-credit scene?
No. Red Corner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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