Red Desert
“This is the story of a woman… Her hidden thirsts and hungers…”
In an industrializing Italian town, a married woman, rendered mentally unstable after a traffic accident, drifts into an affair with a friend of her husband.
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Where is Red Desert streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
About Red Desert
Red Desert is a 1964 Italian-language drama film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. The cast is led by Monica Vitti, Richard Harris, Carlo Chionetti. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Red Desert was produced by Federiz, Francoriz Production, and Film Duemila and made in France and Italy. It was released on September 4, 1964, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Writers
- Tonino Guerra, Michelangelo Antonioni
- Release date
- September 4, 1964
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Federiz, Francoriz Production, Film Duemila
Red Desert cast & crew
Red Desert was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and written by Tonino Guerra and Michelangelo Antonioni.
The cast features Monica Vitti as Giuliana, Richard Harris as Corrado Zeller, Carlo Chionetti as Ugo, Xenia Valderi as Linda, Rita Renoir as Emilia, and Lili Rheims as Telescope Operator's Wife.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Giovanni Fusco, cinematography is by Carlo Di Palma, and it was produced by Tonino Cervi.
Is Red Desert worth watching?
Red Desert holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 508 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Red Desert is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Red Desert
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Cast of Red Desert
Monica Vitti
Giuliana
Richard Harris
Corrado Zeller
Carlo Chionetti
Ugo
Xenia Valderi
Linda
Rita Renoir
Emilia
Lili Rheims
Telescope Operator's Wife
Aldo Grotti
Max
Valerio Bartoleschi
Valerio
Emanuela Pala Carboni
Girl in Fable
Giuliano Missirini
Radio Telescope Operator
Bruno Borghi
Beppe Conti
Red Desert — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Red Desert in United States?
Red Desert is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Red Desert on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Red Desert is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Red Desert in?
Red Desert is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Italian, Turkish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Red Desert?
Red Desert runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Red Desert rated?
Red Desert is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 508 ratings.
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