Red Lion poster

Red Lion

6.5(28)19691h 57m1

Japan, February 1868. As the Tokugawa shogunate declines and the power of Emperor Meiji grows, Gonzo, a soldier of the Restoration Army, returns to Sawando, his hometown, to announce the end of tyranny.

  • TMDB

    6.5/10

    28 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Japanese
  • sword fight
  • government corruption
  • jidaigeki
  • edo period
  • chanbara
  • 19th century
  • meiji period
  • mother son relationship
  • tokugawa shogunate
  • tragicomedy
  • bakumatsu
  • boshin war

Top billed cast

Where to watch

All options

Availability for Japan. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

Gallery

Still from Red LionStill from Red Lion

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical17 Dec 1969
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereBerlin International Film Festival17 Feb 2007
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical10 Oct 1969
  • RussiaRU

    • PremiereKihachi Okamoto Retrospective (Moscow)23 Nov 2014

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Lion released?
Red Lion was released on 10 October 1969.
Where can I watch Red Lion online?
Red Lion is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Red Lion?
No verified Hindi trailer for Red Lion is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Red Lion?
Red Lion holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 28 votes.
Who directed Red Lion?
Red Lion (1969) was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
How long is Red Lion?
Red Lion runs for 1h 57m.

Member reviews

More like this