Red Light
"THERE'S TROUBLE AHEAD!"
Originally released in 1949. Red Light is a thriller/crime film. directed by Roy Del Ruth. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Raft, Virginia Mayo, and Gene Lockhart
Synopsis
Nick Cherney, in prison for embezzling from Torno Freight Co., sees a chance to get back at Johnny Torno through his young priest brother Jess. He pays fellow prisoner Rocky, who gets out a week before Nick, to murder Jess... who, dying, tells revenge-minded Johnny that he'd written a clue "in the Bible." Frustrated, Johnny obsessively searches for the missing Gideon Bible from Jess's hotel room.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Raft
as Johnny Torno
Virginia Mayo
as Carla North
Gene Lockhart
as Warni Hazard
Raymond Burr
as Nick Cherney
Harry Morgan
as Rocky
Barton MacLane
as Detective Strecker
Arthur Franz
as Fr. Jess Torno
Ken Murray
as Ken Murray
Stanley Clements
as Carlson Hotel Bellhop
William Frawley
as Hotel Night Clerk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roy Del Ruth Productions
- Pioneer Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Light about?
Nick Cherney, in prison for embezzling from Torno Freight Co., sees a chance to get back at Johnny Torno through his young priest brother Jess. He pays fellow prisoner Rocky, who gets out a week be...
Who directed Red Light?
Red Light was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
How long is Red Light?
Red Light has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Red Light released?
Red Light was released on September 30, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Light?
The main cast of Red Light includes George Raft, Virginia Mayo, Gene Lockhart, Raymond Burr, Harry Morgan.