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Tomato Red (2017): Cast & Plot

Tomato Red (2017) movie poster

Tomato Red is a 2017 drama thriller directed by Juanita Wilson, starring Jake Weary as Sammy, Julia Garner and Nick Roux. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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Tomato Red (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Juanita Wilson
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tomato Red About?

The premise of Tomato Red without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seeking a cold beer and opportunity, drifter Sammy Barlach arrives in the small town of Venus Holler. He unexpectedly finds food, lodging, and a glimpse of a better future thanks to Jamalee, a redhead, and her brother Jason. However, opportunities are scarce, and the trio soon finds themselves battling against the town’s corruption and prejudice. Sammy must fight to overcome the challenges that stand in his way.

Tomato Red Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • hair dyed red
  • release from jail
  • breaking and entering
  • running from police
  • brother and sister living together
  • brother and sister relantionship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • jumping into a pool with clothes on
  • woman wrapped in a towel
  • sexual attraction
  • sexy mother
  • cleavage
+19 more
  • older woman younger man sex
  • smoking after sex
  • chasing a pig
  • brother sister embrace
  • man lifts a man into the air
  • driving a golf cart
  • woman wears a nightgown
  • drowning
  • death of brother
  • suspicious death
  • braless
  • knockout punch
  • man wrapped in towel
  • sex scene
  • mother and daughter have sex with the same man
  • corrupt cop
  • bribe
  • f rated
  • death of son
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Cast & crew

Tomato Red Cast & Characters

Jake Weary leads the cast as Sammy, with Julia Garner as Jamalee Merridew and Nick Roux as Jason Merridew. Directed by Juanita Wilson; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Juanita Wilson

One more film directed by Juanita Wilson: As If I Am Not There.

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Plot

Tomato Red Plot Summary

What happens in Tomato Red from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sammy is released from prison and starts over in a modest trailer, taking a low-level job as he searches for stability. On a Friday night, he heads to a bar, drinks, and quickly bonds with a small group of locals. Over the weekend, they introduce him to meth and pressure him to help them break into a wealthy family’s house. The car that brings him to the residence abandons him, leaving him to drink liquor and eventually pass out.

Full summary

The whole story of Tomato Red, scene by scene

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Videos

Tomato Red Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tomato Red.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tomato Red?

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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Details

Tomato Red Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Tomato Red: Blood Money” and “Доматено червено”.

Also known as
  • Tomato Red: Blood Money
  • Доматено червено
  • Рыжим тут не место

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FAQ

Tomato Red FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tomato Red, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tomato Red?

Tomato Red runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Tomato Red released?

Tomato Red was released on February 24, 2017.

Who directed Tomato Red?

Tomato Red was directed by Juanita Wilson.

More films by Juanita Wilson

Who is in the cast of Tomato Red?

Tomato Red stars Jake Weary as Sammy, Julia Garner as Jamalee Merridew and Nick Roux as Jason Merridew, among 13 credited actors.

Does Tomato Red have a post-credit scene?

No. Tomato Red has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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