Red Joan is a 2019 British drama film inspired by the life of Melita Norwood (Joan Stanley in the film), the KGB's longest-serving British spy. The film stars Judi Dench and Sophie Cookson, and is directed by Trevor Nunn. David Parfitt is the producer, and the screenplay is by Lindsay Shapero. Principal photography began in October 2017 and the film was shot in the UK. It premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.
MPAA Rating: | R |
Genre: | Biography, Drama, Romance |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Directed By: | Trevor Nunn |
Written By: | Lindsay Shapero |
Cast: | Phill Langhorne, Steven Hillman, Alfie Allen, Olivia Buckland, Paul Kerry, Freddie Gaminara, Stephen Campbell Moore, Stephen Boxer, Ben Miles, Simon Ludders, Tom Hughes, Judi Dench, Kim Allen, Kevin Fuller, Sophie Cookson |
In Theaters: | Apr 13, 2019 |
Runtime: | 1 hour 41 minutes |
Production: | Trademark Films |
Read More On: | Wikipedia |