Red Psalm (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1972, Red Psalm is a drama, war and music film directed by Miklós Jancsó, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the 1890s on the Hungarian plains, a group of farm workers go on strike in which they face harsh reprisals and the reality of revolt, oppression, morality and violence.
Who’s in it. Red Psalm stars István Bujtor as Petkó Szautner András, Tamás Cseh as Énekes, György Cserhalmi as Socialist and Andrea Drahota as Nagy Mária, socialist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Red Psalm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Psalm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Psalm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Psalm (1972)?
- In US, Red Psalm is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Psalm worth watching?
- Red Psalm holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Psalm?
- Red Psalm stars István Bujtor, Tamás Cseh, György Cserhalmi, Andrea Drahota and Gyöngyi Bürös.
- When was Red Psalm released?
- Red Psalm was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.