Red Sun (1971): Cast
Red Sun is a 1971 western directed by Terence Young, starring Tetsu Nakamura as Ambassador Sakaguchi, Charles Bronson and Alain Delon. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Terence Young
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Les Films Corona
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Red Sun About?
The premise of Red Sun without spoilers.
The legendary fighting machine of the West is put to the test in 1870 when Japanese ambassador Sakaguchi and his entourage ride by rail to Washington to present a priceless sword from the Emperor to the U.S. President. Meanwhile, two thieves, Link and Gauche, board the same train, plotting to seize the priceless gift.
Red Sun Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- japanese
- indian attack
- sword
- 1870s
- ambassador
- samurai
- outlaw
- bodyguard
- gunslinger
- outlaw gang
- duel
- martial arts
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- showdown
- revolver
- shootout
- murder
- ambush
- train robbery
- cowboy
- death of friend
- independent film
- horseback riding
- katana
- betrayal
- rifle
- comanche indian
- town
- spaghetti western
- italo western
- native american
- breast
- flirting
- undressing
- double cross
- shot in the head
- stabbed in the chest
- hand over mouth
- catholic mission
- female topless nudity
- empty gun
- stabbed in the back
- arrow in the back
- arrow in the chest
- fall from height
- canebrake
- burning grass
- shot in the shoulder
- astronomical object in title
- two word title
- gang
Red Sun Cast & Characters
Tetsu Nakamura leads the cast as Ambassador Sakaguchi, with Charles Bronson as Link and Alain Delon as Gauche. Directed by Terence Young; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terence Young
- Tetsu Nakamura as Ambassador Sakaguchi
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Charles Bronson as Link -
Alain Delon as Gauche -
John Landis as Henchman (uncredited)
Also Starring in Red Sun
· 15 more- Toshirô Mifune Kuroda Jubei
- Julio Peña Valdés
- Ricardo Palacios Pogo (uncredited)
- Ursula Andress Cristina
- José Nieto Mexican Farmer
- Barta Barri Paco
- Anthony Dawson Hyatt
- Mónica Randall María
- Luc Merenda Chato
- Hiroshi Tanaka 2nd Samurai
- Capucine Pepita
- Guido Lollobrigida Mace
- Georges Lycan Sheriff Stone
- Gianni Medici Miguel
- John B. Vermont
More from Terence Young
More films directed by Terence Young, best-rated first: From Russia with Love, Wait Until Dark, Dr. No and Thunderball.
Red Sun Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Red Sun - Clip
- Clip Clip
- Clip Link and Kuroda Rescue Cristina
How Well Do You Know Red Sun?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Red Sun Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Rudé slunce” and “Verenpunainen aurinko”.
- Also known as
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- Rudé slunce
- Verenpunainen aurinko
- Soare roşu
- The Magnificient Three
- Kırmızı güneş
- Red Sun ...und 7 Tage spielt der Tod
- Μονομαχία στον Κόκκινο Ήλιο
- Sole Rosso
- Sol Rojo
- Samuraj i kowboje
- Sol Vermelho
- Rivalen unter roter Sonne
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- Samuraje i kowboje
- Vörös nap
- Красное солнце
- Червено слънце
- Rivalové pod rudým sluncem
- שמש אדומה
- Den røde sol
- Червоне сонце
- Raudona Saulė
- Rød sol
- 레드 선
- レッド・サン
- آفتاب سرخ
- 龙虎群英
- ตะวันเพลิง
- Crveno sunce
- Blodröd sol
- 龍虎羣英
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Red Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Red Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Sun?
Red Sun runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Red Sun released?
Red Sun was released on September 15, 1971.
Who directed Red Sun?
Red Sun was directed by Terence Young.
More films by Terence Young Who is in the cast of Red Sun?
Red Sun stars Tetsu Nakamura as Ambassador Sakaguchi, Charles Bronson as Link and Alain Delon as Gauche, among 19 credited actors.
Does Red Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Red Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Red Sun in?
The original language of Red Sun is Spanish.
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