Red Shift(1978)
Red Shift Synopsis
Three men at three different times in history come to Mow Top hill in search of sanctuary from their troubles. A Roman soldier, a medieval rebel and a 1970s young man. Somehow they seem linked through an energy within the hill and an axe. Is history doomed to repeat itself or can loving another person free them?
Red Shift (1978) is a drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by John Mackenzie, released on January 17, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Stephen Petcher, Lesley Dunlop, Bernard Gallagher and Stella Tanner. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John Mackenzie
- Writers:
- Alan Garner, Alan Garner
- Producers:
- David Rose
- Composer:
- Phil Ryan
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Red Shift (1978) Trailer
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Red Shift Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Stephen Petcher
Stephen Petcher
as Tom
Lesley Dunlop
as Jan
Bernard Gallagher
as Tom's Father
- Stella Tanner
Stella Tanner
as Tom's Mother
Ken Hutchison
as Logan
- Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
as Macey
- Charles Bolton
Charles Bolton
as Thomas Rowley
James Hazeldine
as John Fowler
Myra Frances
as Madge Rowley
Michael Elphick
as Thomas Venables
Daragh O'Malley
as Face
Veronica Quilligan
as Girl
Key crew
Directed by John Mackenzie, written by Alan Garner and Alan Garner, produced by David Rose.
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Red Shift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 5 ratings.
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Red Shift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Shift online?
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Who stars in Red Shift?
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The main cast of Red Shift (1978) includes Stephen Petcher, Lesley Dunlop, Bernard Gallagher, Stella Tanner and Ken Hutchison. The film was directed by John Mackenzie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Red Shift released?
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Red Shift was released on January 17, 1978 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Red Shift worth watching?
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Red Shift (1978) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Red Shift?
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Yes. The official Red Shift trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.