Red Wheat (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1970, Red Wheat is a drama film directed by Živojin Pavlović, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. An ex-partisan and current political activist sets out to Styria region in Slovenia to buy out the wheat from peasants and convince them to form the farming collective. His ostensible success (based on blackmailing rather than convincing), as well as his love defeat, make him disturbed and he kills an innocent man while performing a social mission.
Who’s in it. Red Wheat stars Rade Šerbedžija as Južek Hedl, Majda Potokar as Zefa, Majda Grbac as Hana and Irena Glonar as Tunika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Red Wheat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Wheat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Wheat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Wheat (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Wheat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Wheat worth watching?
- Red Wheat holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Wheat?
- Red Wheat stars Rade Šerbedžija, Majda Potokar, Majda Grbac, Irena Glonar and Arnold Tovornik.
- When was Red Wheat released?
- Red Wheat was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.