Red Dust(2004)
Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.
Red Dust Synopsis
Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
Red Dust (2004) is a drama film directed by Tom Hooper, released on January 11, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Hilary Swank, Jamie Bartlett and Ian Roberts. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Hooper
- Writers:
- Gillian Slovo, Troy Kennedy Martin
- Producers:
- Ruth Caleb, Anant Singh, Helena Spring
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Smith
- Composer:
- Rob Lane
- Production:
- BBC, Videovision Entertainment, BBC Film, Distant Horizon
- Status:
- Released
Red Dust (2004) Trailer
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Red Dust Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Alex Mpondo
Hilary Swank
as Sarah Barcant
Jamie Bartlett
as Dirk Hendricks
Ian Roberts
as Piet Müller
Marius Weyers
as Ben Hoffman
- Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
as Mrs. Sizela
Greg Latter
as Mannie Bester
Elize Cawood
as Anna Hoffman
Robin Smith
as Duty Officer
Wilson Dunster
as District Judge
Dirk Stoltz
as Andre
Jennifer Steyn
as Marie Müller
Key crew
Directed by Tom Hooper, written by Gillian Slovo and Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Ruth Caleb, Anant Singh and Helena Spring.
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Red Dust Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 48 ratings.
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Red Dust – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Dust online?
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Red Dust (2004) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Red Dust?
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The main cast of Red Dust (2004) includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Hilary Swank, Jamie Bartlett, Ian Roberts and Marius Weyers. The film was directed by Tom Hooper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Red Dust released?
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Red Dust was released on January 11, 2004 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Red Dust worth watching?
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Red Dust (2004) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Red Dust?
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Yes. The official Red Dust trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.