The Red Menace(1949)
So shocking it was filmed behind locked studio doors!
The Red Menace Synopsis
A couple try to leave the Communist party after a murder by the group they were once loyal to.
The Red Menace (1949) is a crime film directed by R.G. Springsteen, released on August 1, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Robert Rockwell, Hanna Axmann-Rezzori, Betty Lou Gerson and Shepard Menken. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- R.G. Springsteen
- Writers:
- Gerald Geraghty, Albert DeMond, Albert DeMond
- Producers:
- Herbert J. Yates
- Cinematographer:
- John MacBurnie
- Composer:
- Nathan Scott
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Red Menace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Rockwell
as Bill Jones
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori
as Nina Petrovka (as Hanne Axman)
Betty Lou Gerson
as Greta Bloch, alias Yvonne Kraus
Shepard Menken
as Henry Solomon
- Lester Luther
Lester Luther
as Earl Partridge
- William Lally
William Lally
as Jack Tyler (as William J. Lally)
- Lloyd G. Davies
Lloyd G. Davies
as Inspector O'Toole
Norman Budd
as Reachi
Leo Cleary
as Father O'Leary
- Kay Riehl
Kay Riehl
as Mrs. O'Flaherty
- William Martell
William Martell
as Immigration Insp. Riggs
- James Harrington
James Harrington
as Martin Vejac
Key crew
Directed by R.G. Springsteen, written by Gerald Geraghty, Albert DeMond and Albert DeMond, produced by Herbert J. Yates.
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The Red Menace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Red Menace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Menace online?
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Who stars in The Red Menace?
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The main cast of The Red Menace (1949) includes Robert Rockwell, Hanna Axmann-Rezzori, Betty Lou Gerson, Shepard Menken and Lester Luther. The film was directed by R.G. Springsteen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Menace released?
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The Red Menace was released on August 1, 1949 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Red Menace worth watching?
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The Red Menace (1949) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.