Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Anthony Hopkins | ... | Dr. Hannibal Lecter | |
Edward Norton | ... | Will Graham | |
Ralph Fiennes | ... | Francis Dolarhyde | |
Harvey Keitel | ... | Jack Crawford | |
Emily Watson | ... | Reba McClane | |
Mary-Louise Parker | ... | Molly Graham | |
Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | Freddy Lounds | |
Anthony Heald | ... | Dr. Frederick Chilton | |
Ken Leung | ... | Lloyd Bowman | |
Frankie Faison | ... | Barney Matthews | |
Tyler Patrick Jones | ... | Josh Graham | |
Lalo Schifrin | ... | Conductor | |
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Tim Wheater | ... | Flautist |
John Rubinstein | ... | Dinner Guest | |
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David Doty | ... | Dinner Guest |
After escaping death by the skin of his teeth while on the hunt for the elusive madman, Dr Hannibal Lecter, the now-retired and emotionally scarred FBI agent, Will Graham, finds himself back in action. Reluctantly, as yet another monstrous serial killer known as "The Tooth Fairy" terrorises Baltimore, Graham turns to Lecter, the evil mastermind who's been under lock and key for three long years, to lend a hand in this challenging and time-sensitive case. But, to delve deep into the demented mind of a killer, one must first face his inner demons, and Will already knows that his insane imprisoned assistant is a gifted manipulator. Can Graham find the horrifying Red Dragon in time before another family suffers? Written by Nick Riganas
This is a very good "remake" of Manhunter" which was the first Hannibal Lecter movie but didn't get the press the others did because it didn't have Anthony Hopkins as the famous criminal. After "Silence of the Lambs" became so popular, and the sequel, "Hannibal," it was decided to re-do that first film and this time obtain Hopkins' services.
It worked because not only do you have the incomparable Hopkins at Dr. Lecter but you have one this generations best actors, Edward Norton, as the leading character "Will Graham." Norton, as always, gives a solid performance. And - look at the backup cast: Ralph Fiennes, Emily Watson, Harvey Keitel, Mary Louise Parker and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Not bad.
This is one of those movies that gets better and better with each viewing. On my first look, I was disappointed Hopkins didn't have a bigger role but, after I knew what to expect, subsequent viewings made me appreciate the film's effort as a whole, and it's an underrated flick and a fine addition to the "Lecter" series.