Scarlet Sails (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1961, Scarlet Sails is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Aleksandr Ptushko, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A little girl Assol met a wizard and it has been foretold: "... it will be a fine sunny day when a beautiful ship under scarlet sail comes and the noble prince will take you away from here. He'll take you to the world of your dreams, where you will be loved and happy." The neighbours told jokes about her, children teased her, but she waited for her prince. She trusted in the miracles and waited. Arthur Gray's rule was "if you can make a miracle, do it!". And he made a miracle for the wonderful romantic girl.
Who’s in it. Scarlet Sails stars Anastasiya Vertinskaya as Assol, Vasili Lanovoy as Arthur Grey, Ivan Pereverzev as Longrene and Sergei Martinson as Filipp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Scarlet Sails 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 Scarlet Sails page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scarlet Sails tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scarlet Sails (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scarlet Sails change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scarlet Sails worth watching?
- Scarlet Sails holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scarlet Sails?
- Scarlet Sails stars Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Vasili Lanovoy, Ivan Pereverzev, Sergei Martinson and Nikolai Volkov St..
- When was Scarlet Sails released?
- Scarlet Sails was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.