The Red Spectacles(1987)
紅い眼鏡
What dream are you welcoming?
The Red Spectacles Synopsis
Summer 1995. With the arrival of the "Age of Cats", the former Kerberos police unit is now disbanded. However one member remains, a stray dog who returns to his old roost after a three-years exile. This wild dog no longer has a master, but now the "Young Lady of Fate" will guide him on his journey.
The Red Spectacles (1987) is a science fiction, mystery and crime film directed by Mamoru Oshii, released on February 7, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Shigeru Chiba, Machiko Washio, Hideyuki Tanaka and Tessyo Genda. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Mamoru Oshii
- Writers:
- Mamoru Oshii, Kazunori Ito, Mamoru Oshii
- Producers:
- Daisuke Hayashi, Shigeharu Shiba
- Cinematographer:
- Yousuke Mamiya
- Composer:
- Kenji Kawai
- Production:
- Omnibus Promotion Requiem Studio
- Status:
- Released
The Red Spectacles (1987) Trailer
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The Red Spectacles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shigeru Chiba
as Koichi Todome
Machiko Washio
as Midori Washio
Hideyuki Tanaka
as Soichiro Toribe
Tessyo Genda
as Bunmei Muroto
Mako Hyodo
as Young Lady
Yasuo Otsuka
as Taxi Driver
- Hirô Oikawa
Hirô Oikawa
as Hotel Receptionist
- Takashi Kanematsu
Takashi Kanematsu
as Yakuza A
Toshio Furukawa
as Yakuza B
Tomohiro Nishimura
as Punk
Hidetoshi Nakamura
as Bunmei's Minion
- Takahiro Hirai
Takahiro Hirai
as Bunmei's Minion
Key crew
Directed by Mamoru Oshii, written by Mamoru Oshii, Kazunori Ito and Mamoru Oshii, produced by Daisuke Hayashi and Shigeharu Shiba.
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The Red Spectacles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Red Spectacles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Spectacles online?
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The Red Spectacles (1987) is available to stream on U-NEXT. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Red Spectacles?
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The main cast of The Red Spectacles (1987) includes Shigeru Chiba, Machiko Washio, Hideyuki Tanaka, Tessyo Genda and Mako Hyodo. The film was directed by Mamoru Oshii. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Spectacles released?
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The Red Spectacles was released on February 7, 1987 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Red Spectacles worth watching?
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The Red Spectacles (1987) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Red Spectacles?
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Yes. The official The Red Spectacles trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.