Red Shift (1978): Cast
Red Shift is a 1978 mystery drama directed by John Mackenzie, starring Robert Brown as Rector, Michael Elphick and Daragh O'Malley. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Red Shift About?
The premise of Red Shift without spoilers.
Across three eras, a Roman legionary, a medieval insurgent and a disillusioned youth from the 1970s each climb Mow Top hill seeking refuge from personal turmoil. An unseen energy binding the hill and a mysterious axe link their fates, prompting the question whether history inevitably repeats itself or if love can break the cycle.
Red Shift Cast & Characters
Robert Brown leads the cast as Rector, with Michael Elphick as Thomas Venables and Daragh O'Malley as Face. Directed by John Mackenzie; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Mackenzie
- Robert Brown as Rector
- Michael Elphick as Thomas Venables
- Daragh O'Malley as Face
- James Hazeldine as John Fowler
Also Starring in Red Shift
· 14 more- Ben Howard Officer
- Ken Hutchison Logan
- Veronica Quilligan Girl
- Lesley Dunlop Jan
- Bernard Gallagher Tom's Father
- Freddie Fletcher Randal
- Michael Wolf German
- Andrew Byatt Macey
- Stella Tanner Tom's Mother
- Anthony Langdon Magoo
- Johnny Allan Villager (uncredited)
- Myra Frances Madge Rowley
- Charles Bolton Thomas Rowley
- Stephen Petcher Tom
Red Shift Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Red Shift.
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Red Shift FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Red Shift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Shift?
Red Shift runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Red Shift released?
Red Shift was released on January 17, 1978.
Who directed Red Shift?
Red Shift was directed by John Mackenzie.
More films by John Mackenzie Who is in the cast of Red Shift?
Red Shift stars Robert Brown as Rector, Michael Elphick as Thomas Venables and Daragh O'Malley as Face, among 18 credited actors.
Does Red Shift have a post-credit scene?
No. Red Shift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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