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Red

Red

They should have told the truth...

20086.21h 33m

Overview

Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.

Directed by Lucky McKee
Written by Stephen Susco, Jack Ketchum
Produced by Trygve Allister Diesen, Norman Dreyfuss
Box OfficeBudget: $2.5M0

Top Cast

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Avery Ludlow

Noel Fisher

Noel Fisher

Danny

Kyle Gallner

Kyle Gallner

Harold

Shiloh Fernandez

Shiloh Fernandez

Pete Doust

Kim Dickens

Kim Dickens

Carrie

Marcia Bennett

Marcia Bennett

Emma

Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Sam

Tom Sizemore

Tom Sizemore

Michael McCormack

Ashley Laurence

Ashley Laurence

Mrs. McCormack

Robert Englund

Robert Englund

Mr. Doust

Themes & Keywords

revengewoman reporterjusticedogkilling a dogfather son relationship

About Red

Red is a drama, thriller film released in 2008 exploring themes of revenge, woman reporter, justice, dog, killing a dog, father son relationship. Directed by Lucky McKee, it stars Brian Cox, Noel Fisher, Kyle Gallner. Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.

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