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The Man Who Loved Redheads (1955): Cast

The Man Who Loved Redheads (1955) movie poster

The Man Who Loved Redheads is a 1955 music comedy directed by Harold French, starring John Justin as Lord Binfield, Denholm Elliott and Harry Andrews. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Man Who Loved Redheads (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Harold French
Genres
Comedy , Music , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Loved Redheads About?

The premise of The Man Who Loved Redheads without spoilers.

Framed as a flashback, the film follows a man (John Justin) whose life is forever shaped by a youthful romance. After that early liaison, he matures, joins the diplomatic corps, and spends his entire career, through decades of service, chasing the memory of his first love, providing an anecdotal comedy about longing and the passage of time.

The Man Who Loved Redheads Themes & Keywords

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  • voice over narration
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  • london england
  • extramarital affair
  • pursuit
  • male female relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • family relationships
  • wine
  • sweetheart
  • roue
  • redhead
  • old age
  • manservant
  • infidelity
  • forgiveness
  • england
  • dual role
  • deception
  • dancing
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  • cheating husband
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  • ballet
  • adultery
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  • 1950s
  • 1940s
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  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Man Who Loved Redheads Cast & Characters

John Justin leads the cast as Lord Binfield, with Denholm Elliott as Denis and Harry Andrews as Williams. Directed by Harold French; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Harold French

More films directed by Harold French: Forbidden Cargo, Isn’t Life Wonderful!, Rob Roy, The Highland Rogue and The Man Who Watched Trains Go By.

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The Man Who Loved Redheads Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Der Mann, der Rothaarige liebte” and “L'uomo che amava le rosse”.

Also known as
  • Der Mann, der Rothaarige liebte
  • L'uomo che amava le rosse

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The Man Who Loved Redheads FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man Who Loved Redheads, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Loved Redheads?

The Man Who Loved Redheads runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Man Who Loved Redheads released?

The Man Who Loved Redheads was released on February 6, 1955.

Who directed The Man Who Loved Redheads?

The Man Who Loved Redheads was directed by Harold French.

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Who is in the cast of The Man Who Loved Redheads?

The Man Who Loved Redheads stars John Justin as Lord Binfield, Denholm Elliott as Denis and Harry Andrews as Williams, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Man Who Loved Redheads have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Loved Redheads has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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