Red Desert(1964)
Il deserto rosso
This is the story of a woman… Her hidden thirsts and hungers…
Red Desert Synopsis
In an industrializing Italian town, a married woman, rendered mentally unstable after a traffic accident, drifts into an affair with a friend of her husband.
Red Desert (1964) is a drama film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, released on September 4, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Monica Vitti, Richard Harris, Carlo Chionetti and Xenia Valderi. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 515 ratings.
- Director:
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Writers:
- Michelangelo Antonioni, Michelangelo Antonioni, Tonino Guerra
- Producers:
- Tonino Cervi
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Di Palma
- Composer:
- Giovanni Fusco
- Production:
- Federiz, Francoriz Production, Film Duemila
- Status:
- Released
Red Desert (1964) Trailer
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Red Desert (1964) Original Trailer [HD]
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RED DESERT Trailer (1964) - The Criterion Collection
Teaser
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Red Desert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Monica Vitti
as Giuliana
Richard Harris
as Corrado Zeller
- Carlo Chionetti
Carlo Chionetti
as Ugo
Xenia Valderi
as Linda
Rita Renoir
as Emilia
- Lili Rheims
Lili Rheims
as Telescope Operator's Wife
- Aldo Grotti
Aldo Grotti
as Max
- Valerio Bartoleschi
Valerio Bartoleschi
as Valerio
- Emanuela Pala Carboni
Emanuela Pala Carboni
as Girl in Fable
- Giuliano Missirini
Giuliano Missirini
as Radio Telescope Operator
- Bruno Borghi
Bruno Borghi
- Beppe Conti
Beppe Conti
Key crew
Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, written by Michelangelo Antonioni, Michelangelo Antonioni and Tonino Guerra, produced by Tonino Cervi.
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Red Desert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 515 ratings.
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Red Desert – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Desert online?
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Red Desert (1964) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Red Desert?
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The main cast of Red Desert (1964) includes Monica Vitti, Richard Harris, Carlo Chionetti, Xenia Valderi and Rita Renoir. The film was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Red Desert released?
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Red Desert was released on September 4, 1964 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Red Desert worth watching?
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Red Desert (1964) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 515 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 Desert?
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