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Kuroda (Toshiro Mifune), a samurai warrior, is accompanying a Japanese diplomat to the US. They are carrying a golden, jewel-encrusted sword to present as a token of goodwill to the president, however they are ambushed by two outlaws - Gauche (Alain Delon) and Link (Charles Bronson). When Gauche double-crosses Link and keeps the sword for himself, Link joins forces with Kuroda to return the sword to its rightful owner.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: 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 they travel by train through the west, they're ambushed by a pair of outlaws, Gauche (Alain Delon) and Link (Charles Bronson). Gauche and Link steal the sword, but Link leans the hard way about his partner's trustworthiness when Gauche double-crosses him and makes off with the booty. Since both Kuroda and Link have a grudge against Gauche, they warily join forces to track him down and return the sword to its rightful owner. Along the way, they have to deal with cultural conflict, Indian attacks, and encounters with beautiful women (played by Capucine and Ursula Andress). Given its cast and theme, Red Sun was predictably enough a major box-office success in Europe and Japan, but it passed through with little notice in the United States.
...Red Sun (1971) ( Soleil rouge )
...Red Sun (1971) ( Soleil rouge )
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By M. A. Ramos
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Red Sun has Bronson and Mifune, two great action stars, journeying out in the Old West, trying to retrieve a jeweled sword that was suppose to be a gift for the President of the United States from the Emperor of Japan. Bronson, Ursula and Mifune all are at their peak (Playing themselves). Mifune, who never learned to speak English, spoke his own lines. Just to watch Mifune's samurai tactics vs. Bronson's gun fighting skills is worth the whole movie. And of course this movie is a must for anyone who loved either The Magnificent Seven or the Seven Samurai.
The Magnificent Seven was the American was a rip-off of Akira Kurosawa's classic, The Seven Samurai. Here we have Charles Bronson, who played the skilled rifleman, Bernardo O'Reilly, in the Magnificent Seven, paired up with Toshiro Mifune, who played Kikuchiyo in the Seven Samurai. This is a must see...
The Magnificent Seven was the American was a rip-off of Akira Kurosawa's classic, The Seven Samurai. Here we have Charles Bronson, who played the skilled rifleman, Bernardo O'Reilly, in the Magnificent Seven, paired up with Toshiro Mifune, who played Kikuchiyo in the Seven Samurai. This is a must see...
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Maciej
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
This is a very well made, fast paced, original and EXTREMELY funny western, with excellent cast and a very unique plot - an uneasy partnership between a samurai (Toshiro Mifune) and a gunfighter (Charles Bronson), both chasing a particularly evil, clever, dangerous and sadistic outlaw (Alain Delon) who owes them both a blood debt - and also some treasure...
Both Mifune and Bronson are clearly having a great fun playing in this movie and they are on the top of their abilities. Their dialogues are irresistibly funny, ex. Bronson "I am hungry", Mifune "When a samurai is hungry, he is ashamed of being hungry!". The evolution of their relation from hostility to respect to friendship is a great thing to watch. They are also both playing in a certain way tragic characters as both the samurai and the Wild West gunfighters are living their last moments.
Alain Delon and Ursula Andress are great too - he is evil as hell, she is sexy as, well... as hell too. The dialogues between Bronson and Andress are even better that those between him and Mifune. Oh, if you are a woman and a feminist, there is a strong possibility that you will not like this movie...
I watched this film at least a dozen of times and I never got bored. The long trek of those two unlikely companions through the wilderness is really a great "road" movie. The visit in the house of perdition is one of the funniest things I ever saw and the fight with the Indians is one of the most impressive I can remember in all the westerns - the "sword versus lance" moment is particularly impressive.
Really, it is a treasure! Get it, watch it, love it - and if you fail to do it, disembowel yourself honorably...)))
Both Mifune and Bronson are clearly having a great fun playing in this movie and they are on the top of their abilities. Their dialogues are irresistibly funny, ex. Bronson "I am hungry", Mifune "When a samurai is hungry, he is ashamed of being hungry!". The evolution of their relation from hostility to respect to friendship is a great thing to watch. They are also both playing in a certain way tragic characters as both the samurai and the Wild West gunfighters are living their last moments.
Alain Delon and Ursula Andress are great too - he is evil as hell, she is sexy as, well... as hell too. The dialogues between Bronson and Andress are even better that those between him and Mifune. Oh, if you are a woman and a feminist, there is a strong possibility that you will not like this movie...
I watched this film at least a dozen of times and I never got bored. The long trek of those two unlikely companions through the wilderness is really a great "road" movie. The visit in the house of perdition is one of the funniest things I ever saw and the fight with the Indians is one of the most impressive I can remember in all the westerns - the "sword versus lance" moment is particularly impressive.
Really, it is a treasure! Get it, watch it, love it - and if you fail to do it, disembowel yourself honorably...)))
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Tuco
Format:DVD
Great movie filmed in an international style. Mr. Bronson is very funny in this flick and has some great lines.
Also worth noting that this new DVD release has a much better picture quality than the shoddy Brazilian DVD release that has been on the market for years.
Definately worth the upgrade.
Also worth noting that this new DVD release has a much better picture quality than the shoddy Brazilian DVD release that has been on the market for years.
Definately worth the upgrade.
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Red Sun
Outlaw Link and his French partner Gauche along with their gang hold up a train. On the train however is the Japanese ambassador and his guards who are delivering a gold samurai... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. J. Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the greats.
Bronson and Mifune both shine in this class western. One of the greats to my mind. There is so much rubbish out today, that it's good to go back in time, and see just how it's... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Steve G
2.0 out of 5 stars
Gauche (Alain Delon)
Dire and misogynistic. Mifune is the best thing about it.
Apologies for my previous comments on Delon's character, which I have now removed in deference to someone more... Read more
Apologies for my previous comments on Delon's character, which I have now removed in deference to someone more... Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2010 by Mr Booja Booja
4.0 out of 5 stars
Red Sun romp
All three leads were at their best and seem to be enjoying themselves. One of the few movies worth watching more than once.
Couple of mistakes though. Read more
Couple of mistakes though. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by James Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars
Impossible? Perhaps, but splendid.
Charles Bronson and Toshiro Mifune, two grim, tough actors, each with a puckish sense of humour. I only wish this pair could have made more films together. Read more
Published on 28 May 2009 by John Barrett Rose
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cowboys and Samurais
Red Sun aka Soleil Rouge is one of those gloriously demented pitches - cowboys and samurais in a French-Italian Western shot in Spain by an English director with a Swiss leading... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2008 by Trevor Willsmer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable film marred by poor sound quality.
I have fond memories of seeing this film in the cinema,hence my purchase of the DVD.
I won't repeat the story line,but,rather,concentrate on the picture,and audio,quality of... Read more
I won't repeat the story line,but,rather,concentrate on the picture,and audio,quality of... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2008 by Mr. T. A. Maurice
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a pushy movie.
Even though Toshirô Mifune had been around years before, this was my first encounter with him. He plays a good counter personality to Charles Bronson. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2004 by bernie
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