Red (2008)

A reclusive man sets out for justice and redemption when three troublesome teens kill his dog for no good reason.

Directors:

Trygve Allister Diesen, Lucky McKee

Writers:

Stephen Susco (screenplay), Jack Ketchum (novel)

Stars:

Brian Cox, Noel Fisher, Kyle Gallner

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brian Cox	...	Avery Ludlow
Noel Fisher	...	Danny
Kyle Gallner	...	Harold
Shiloh Fernandez	...	Pete
Kim Dickens	...	Carrie
Marcia Bennett	...	Emma
Richard Riehle	...	Sam
Tom Sizemore	...	Mr. McCormack
Ashley Laurence	...	Mrs. McCormack
Robert Englund	...	Mr. Doust
Amanda Plummer	...	Mrs. Doust
Keith Buterbaugh	...	Dean
Jack Ketchum	...	Bartender (as Dallas Mayr)
Delaney Williams	...	Gun Shop Manager
Tate Ellington	...	Gun Shop Clerk

Storyline

An older, reclusive man's best friend and inspiration for living is his 14-year-old dog named "Red". When three troublesome teens kill the dog for no good reason, the grieving man sets out for justice and redemption by whatever means available to him.

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Plot Keywords:

animal character name as title | dog | killing an animal | revenge | color in title | 

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Taglines:

They should have told the truth.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rastros de Vingança

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,176, 10 August 2008, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$3,176, 10 August 2008

Company Credits

Production Co:

Billy Goat Pictures, Tenk

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Brian Cox has been in three movies named "Red". The others being RED (2010) and RED 2 (2013). He also appeared in Red Eye (2005).

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Quotes

Avery Ludlow: I learned one thing during the war: that you fight with whatever you've got, whatever you can lay your hands on... and you never stop. The minute you do, that's the minute the world rolls right over you.

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Connections

Referenced in Teen Wolf: The Tell (2011)

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Soundtracks

A Part Of Me
Written by Rick Garcia and Rene Reyes
Performed by THE GREEN CAR MOTEL

User Reviews

Red delivers in Spades

After reading lots of positive reviews on RED, I kind of knew it was going to be good..And it was.

It's kind of like the defender who plays well all season but does'nt get the player of the year award!

A brilliant film, but because it has'nt got special effects or a mega star cast it will not get the push it needs to hit the cinemas, but let me tell you. RED hits the spot.

It' about an oldish guy (played splendidly by Brian Cox) whose only buddy is his 14 year old dog called RED. One day out fishing with Red, three young guys turn up and harass him and eventually shoot Red dead.

So now Brian Cox' character wants justice, but two of the guys whose killed Reds' dad is the towns main man, Cox wants revenge!

Basically thats the plot, so simple, but so effective!

No blood and guts, No special effects...Just a brilliant film, no matter what genre you like. You just can't not like this film.