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The Red Danube

Name: The Red Danube
Genre: Drama, War, Romance
Released: 1949-10-14
Cast: Walter Pidgeon, Ethel Barrymore, Peter Lawford, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh

1949 | 119 min | Drama, War, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Great for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and war-film fans. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something. If you loved Before Sunrise or Doctor Zhivago, start here.
The mood: Intense, warm and romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

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How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Sidney

Walter PidgeonCol. Michael S. 'Hooky' Nicobar
Ethel BarrymoreMother Superior ('Mother Auxilia')
Peter LawfordMajor John 'Twingo' McPhimister
Angela LansburyAudrey Quail
Janet LeighOlga Alexandrova aka Maria Buhlen
Louis CalhernColonel Piniev
Francis L. SullivanColonel Humphrey 'Blinker' Omicron
Melville CooperPrivate David Moonlight
Robert CooteBrigadier C.M.V. Catlock
Alan NapierThe General