The Red Pastures(1962)
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The Red Pastures Synopsis
A serial killer is on the run, after escaping a mental institution. He befriends a woman and her child, but the urge to strangle women with red necklaces still haunts him.
The Red Pastures (1962) is a thriller film directed by Wolfgang Schleif, released on May 23, 1962. It stars Klaus Kinski, Brigitte Grothum, Sieghardt Rupp and Dieter Borsche. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Wolfgang Schleif
- Writers:
- Hellmut Andics, Hans Ulrich Horster
- Producers:
- Ernest Müller
- Production:
- Rex-Film Bloemer & Company, Berlin
- Status:
- Released
The Red Pastures Cast & Crew
Main cast
Klaus Kinski
as Martin
Brigitte Grothum
as Katrin
Sieghardt Rupp
as Karl
Dieter Borsche
as Professor Lindner
Jochen Brockmann
as Vollbricht
- Marina Petrova
Marina Petrova
as Anna
- Hanns Obonya
Hanns Obonya
as Klobner
- Elisabeth Terval
Elisabeth Terval
as Theres
- Annemarie Berthe
Annemarie Berthe
as Professor Lindners Assistentin
- Edd Stavjanik
Edd Stavjanik
as Kriminalrat Berger
- Peter Machac
Peter Machac
as Franz
- Christine Ratej
Christine Ratej
as Hanni
Key crew
Directed by Wolfgang Schleif, written by Hellmut Andics and Hans Ulrich Horster, produced by Ernest Müller.
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The Red Pastures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Red Pastures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Pastures online?
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The Red Pastures (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Red Pastures?
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The main cast of The Red Pastures (1962) includes Klaus Kinski, Brigitte Grothum, Sieghardt Rupp, Dieter Borsche and Jochen Brockmann. The film was directed by Wolfgang Schleif. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Pastures released?
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The Red Pastures was released on May 23, 1962.
Is The Red Pastures worth watching?
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The Red Pastures (1962) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.