The Red Dress(1978)
The Red Dress Synopsis
Kelly is a Métis man without treaty or hunting rights, struggling to sustain his traditional life. His daughter Theresa longs for a red dress from France that she believes will give her power and strength, as the bear claw once did for her great-grandfather Muskwa. When Theresa escapes an assault and Kelly turns his back on his daughter, he realizes that he must reconnect with his culture in order to make things right. Today, the red dress is a powerful symbol recognizing over 1000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.
The Red Dress (1978) is a drama film directed by Michael J.F. Scott, released on January 1, 1978 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Shannon Two Feathers, Abbie Burnstick, Yvonne Lois Lee and Tommy Banks. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael J.F. Scott
- Producers:
- Vladimír Valenta
- Cinematographer:
- David De Volpi
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Red Dress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Michael J.F. Scott, produced by Vladimír Valenta.
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The Red Dress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Red Dress – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Dress online?
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Who stars in The Red Dress?
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The main cast of The Red Dress (1978) includes Shannon Two Feathers, Abbie Burnstick, Yvonne Lois Lee, Tommy Banks and Sam Sinclair. The film was directed by Michael J.F. Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Dress released?
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The Red Dress was released on January 1, 1978 and runs for 27m.
Is The Red Dress worth watching?
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The Red Dress (1978) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.