Red Sun 1971
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What is Red Sun?
Red Sun is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Western.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 15, 1971
- Studios
- Les Films Corona, Oceania Film, Producciones Balcázar
- Genres
- Western
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Overview
Red Sun is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by Les Films Corona, Oceania Film, Producciones Balcázar. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Japanese envoy's priceless sword journey collides with outlaws on a 19th‑century train.”
- Unique blend of Japanese and American 19th‑century settings
- Tense heist atmosphere aboard a moving train
- Period pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy period Westerns that mix Eastern intrigue with frontier action.
The film is rated PG and offers mild suspense suitable for general audiences.
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When was Red Sun released?
It premiered in 1971, with a US release on June 9, 1972.
What is the film’s runtime?
The runtime is about 1 hour 54 minutes.
What rating does the film have?
Red Sun is rated PG.
What is the basic premise?
In 1870 a Japanese ambassador travels by train to Washington with a valuable sword, while two robbers plan a robbery on the same train.
What genre does Red Sun belong to?
It is classified as a Western.
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