Red Crag (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1965, Red Crag is a drama and war film directed by Choui Khoua, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. A taut wartime thriller, Red Crag: Life in Eternal Flame anticipates the paranoia and violence of the imminent Cultural Revolution while harking back to the aesthetic splendour of the Golden Age Shanghai cinema of the late 1940s. (This opulence is largely due to the work of cinematographer Zhu Jinming, the master visual stylist of Shangrao Concentration Camp and other key "Seventeen Years" films.) The film concerns a hard-boiled woman working in the Chongqing Communist underground during World War II, whose commitment to the guerrilla cause is only intensified after she witnesses her husband's head mounted on the city walls by the Nationalist forces.
Who’s in it. Red Crag stars Ran-ran Li, 于蓝, Zhang Ping and Zhao Dan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Red Crag sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Crag page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Crag tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Crag (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Crag change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Crag worth watching?
- Red Crag holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Red Crag?
- Red Crag stars Ran-ran Li, 于蓝, Zhang Ping and Zhao Dan.
- When was Red Crag released?
- Red Crag was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.