The Red Lanterns (1963): Cast & Plot
The Red Lanterns is a 1963 drama directed by Vasilis Georgiadis, starring Jenny Karezi as Eleni Niculescu, Dimitris Papamichael and Katerina Helmy. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Vasilis Georgiadis
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Greek - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Red Lanterns About?
The premise of The Red Lanterns without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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The Red Lanterns Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- 1960s
- piraeus
- attica
- greece
- athens greece
- women
- prostitute
- pimp
- brothel
- sea captain
- dancing
- rain
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- neo noir
- melodrama
- female nudity
- three word title
- actress shares first name with character
- color in title
- port
- party
- greek music
- cigarette smoking
- christmas
- based on play
The Red Lanterns Cast & Characters
Jenny Karezi leads the cast as Eleni Niculescu, with Dimitris Papamichael as Petros and Katerina Helmy as Marina Georgiadou. Directed by Vasilis Georgiadis; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vasilis Georgiadis
- Jenny Karezi as Eleni Niculescu
- Dimitris Papamichael as Petros
- Katerina Helmy as Marina Georgiadou
- Iro Kyriakaki as Katerina
Also Starring in The Red Lanterns
· 9 more- Alexandra Ladikou Anna Georganta
- Mairi Hronopoulou Mary Pana
- Faidon Georgitsis Angelos
- George Foundas Mihailos
- Eleni Anousaki Myrsini
- Despo Diamantidou Madam Pari
- Manos Katrakis Nikolas Maroukis, ship captain
- Notis Peryalis Old Man
- Grigoris Bithikotsis singer
More from Vasilis Georgiadis
More films directed by Vasilis Georgiadis: That summer, At the Battle of Crete, The Bluffer and Blind Date.
The Red Lanterns Plot Summary
What happens in The Red Lanterns from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with Eleni, Jenny Karezi and Petros, Dimitris Papamichael, sharing a bright moment at an Athens amusement park, celebrating a private affair that has drawn them together despite the risks it carries in a society that tends to look the other way.
Full summary
The whole story of The Red Lanterns, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Red Lanterns?
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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Who is Eleni's romantic partner in the film?
The Red Lanterns Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Ta kokkina fanaria” and “Les Lanternes rouges”.
- Also known as
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- Ta kokkina fanaria
- Les Lanternes rouges
- Τα Κόκκινα Φανάρια
- Frine e le compagne
- Lanternes rouges
- 红灯笼
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The Red Lanterns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Red Lanterns, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Red Lanterns?
The Red Lanterns runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Red Lanterns released?
The Red Lanterns was released on December 2, 1963.
Who directed The Red Lanterns?
The Red Lanterns was directed by Vasilis Georgiadis.
More films by Vasilis Georgiadis Who is in the cast of The Red Lanterns?
The Red Lanterns stars Jenny Karezi as Eleni Niculescu, Dimitris Papamichael as Petros and Katerina Helmy as Marina Georgiadou, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Red Lanterns have a post-credit scene?
No. The Red Lanterns has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Red Lanterns in?
The original language of The Red Lanterns is Greek.
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