Red Sun

Red Sun (1971)

  • 58% of users liked it
    (3,065 ratings)

In what was billed as "The First East-Meets-West Western," Toshiro Mifune plays Kuroda, a samurai warrior who accompanies a Japanese diplomat to the United States. The diplomat has brought with him a golden, jewel-encrusted sword to present as a token of good will to the president, but as… More

PG,
Directed By
Genres
Western, Action & Adventure, Art House & International
In Theaters
Jun 9, 1972 Wide
On DVD
Jul 8, 1997

Critic Reviews

  • Simon Foster, sbs.com.au

    Red Sun is a perfectly enjoyable, character-driven adventure.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Lucas M


    It's a fun western movie. The thing that made, Red Sun, don't be so good is the cliche of the tough guy, that is Charles Bronson. The story: original, screenplay: full of action, but commit some flaw. Terence Young's direction is weak, and Toshiro Mifune looks like the… More

  • Corey W


    If theres one thing worse than dodging ruthless criminals, blood-thirsty Indians, and a crazy blonde hooker....its themselves! An unlikley pair must team-up in order to get the same thing....revenge and loot! A perfectly acted, bloody tale that'll leave you breathless. Just… More

  • Dean M


    All-star, fitfully entertaining Western has an interesting premise - samurai vs. cowboys - but ultimately wastes the considerable talents of the great Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune. Charles Bronson has another of those offbeat-character parts that he underplays into a leading role.

  • Bruce B


    A Great Movie, You will find this in some catalogs as a Spaghetti Western, I don't know it just didn't have that good ole Spaghetti Western Quality aka: B-Movie effect. After all some outstanding stars in this one. Charles Bronson, Toshiro Mifune (The Greatest Sword Fighter… More

  • Ken S


    A Spagetti Western/Samurai flick starring Toshiro Mifune, Ursula Andress and Charles Bronson. Directed by Terrance Young! Seriously, how is this movie not better known?

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