---
title: "Red Serpent"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/red-serpent-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 52646
imdb_id: "tt0318020"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 3.0
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Red Serpent (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/red-serpent-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Red Serpent.
Release years mentioned: 2002 (TMDB, Plex), 2003 (Wikipedia, IMDb).
US Release Date: 10/05/2002 (TMDB).
Genres: Action, Thriller (TMDB), Action Adventure (Wikipedia).
Runtime: 1h 30m (TMDB).
Director: Gino Tanasescu (Wikipedia, IMDb).
Cast: Michael Paré, Roy Scheider, Oleg Taktarov, Irina Apeksimova (IMDb).
Plot: A powerful drug cartel in Moscow wants to use American businessman Steve Nichols in a smuggling scheme and ensures his cooperation by kidnapping his daughter. Nichols solicits the help of a former KGB agent.
Origin: Russian-German (Wikipedia).
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Red Serpent is an action adventure film. It was released in 2002 and 2003.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Xumo Play, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gino Tanasescu
- **Networks / Studios**: Kremlin Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Paré** as *Steve Nichols*
- **Roy Scheider** as *Hassan*
- **Oleg Taktarov** as *Sergei*
- **Irina Apeksimova** as *Aigul*
- **John Mastando** as *Dylan Navarre*
- **Alexander Nevsky** as *Peter aka Terminator*
- **Tyler Mane** as *Tyler*
- **Deron McBee** as *Albert Hakimov*
- **Ignat Akrachkov**
- **Yuriy Dumchev**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Red Serpent online?
Red Serpent is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Xumo Play. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Red Serpent worth watching?
Red Serpent holds a community rating of 3.0/10 based on 14 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Red Serpent and when was it released?
Red Serpent is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Red Serpent?
Red Serpent was directed by Gino Tanasescu.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Red Serpent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/52646)
- [Red Serpent (2002) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/52646-red-serpent/cast)
- [Red Serpent - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Serpent)
- [Red Serpent (2002) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/red-serpent/credits)
- [Red Serpent (2003) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318020/)

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