The Red Tent (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1969, The Red Tent is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov, running about 158 minutes. “Forget everything you've ever heard about heroes. Now there is "The Red Tent."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Torn by personal guilt, Italian General Umberto Nobile reminisces about his 1928 failed Arctic expedition aboard the airship Italia.
Who’s in it. The Red Tent stars Peter Finch as Umberto Nobile, Sean Connery as Roald Amundsen, Claudia Cardinale as Valeria and Hardy Krüger as Einar Lundborg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Red Tent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Tent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Tent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Tent (1969)?
- In US, The Red Tent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Tent worth watching?
- The Red Tent holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Tent?
- The Red Tent stars Peter Finch, Sean Connery, Claudia Cardinale, Hardy Krüger and Eduard Martsevich.