Red Lips (1960)
A father's desperate search for his missing daughter leads him into a world of secrets — and a companion with motives of her own.
Red Lips - Movie Information
- Original Title: Labbra rosse
- Release Year: 1960
- Directed by: Giuseppe Bennati
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 42m
- Original Language: Italian
- Spoken Languages: Italian
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 14, 1960 (Italy)
- Production Companies: Rotor Film, gray-film
- Production Countries: France, Italy
Red Lips - Plot
A lawyer heads out on the road in an attempt to find his daughter who has been missing for quite some time. To help him navigate the secret world his daughter lived within that he knows nothing about, he recruits the help of Irene a close friend of his daughter's. But Irene has plans of her own.
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Red Lips - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Giuseppe Bennati
Main Cast
- Gabriele Ferzetti
- Jeanne Valérie
- Giorgio Albertazzi
- Christine Kaufmann
- Marina Bonfigli
- Laura Betti
- Elvi Lissiak
- Elena Forte
- Rita Livesi
- Carla Bizzari
Writers
- Paolo Levi
- Federico Zardi
- Giuseppe Bennati
Producers
- Carmine Bologna
- René Chevrier
Red Lips - FAQs
What is Red Lips about?
Red Lips follows a desperate father — a lawyer — who hits the road searching for his missing daughter. To navigate the unfamiliar world she inhabited, he enlists Irene, a close friend of hers. But Irene turns out to have her own agenda, adding tension and mystery to the journey.
Who directed Red Lips?
Red Lips was directed by Giuseppe Bennati, an Italian filmmaker. Bennati also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Paolo Levi and Federico Zardi, shaping this 1960 drama about a father's desperate search for his missing daughter.
Who are the main actors in Red Lips?
The film stars Gabriele Ferzetti as the determined lawyer Paolo Martini, Jeanne Valérie as the enigmatic Irene, and Christine Kaufmann as Baby. Giorgio Albertazzi, Marina Bonfigli, and Laura Betti round out a strong ensemble cast in this Italian drama.
When was Red Lips released?
Red Lips had its Italian release on May 14, 1960. It was a Franco-Italian co-production, brought to life by Rotor Film and gray-film, and shot in Italian — a product of the rich European art cinema scene of the early 1960s.
What genre is Red Lips?
Red Lips is a drama with strong road movie undertones. The story unfolds as a father travels in search of his missing daughter, weaving together themes of family estrangement, hidden lives, and moral ambiguity in a distinctly Italian cinematic style.
How long is Red Lips?
Red Lips runs for 102 minutes — just over an hour and forty minutes. That runtime gives the film enough room to develop its characters and build the slow-burn tension at the heart of the father-daughter search narrative.
What are films similar to Red Lips?
If Red Lips appeals to you, you might enjoy Long Roads - Secret Love (1969), Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007), Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007), or Thelma (2002). For something more recent, Don't Make Me Go (2022) and Tuesday (2024) explore similarly emotional family journeys.
Who composed the music for Red Lips?
The score for Red Lips was composed by Piero Umiliani, a celebrated Italian composer known for his evocative work in European cinema of the 1950s and 60s. His music adds atmosphere and emotional depth to this story of secrets and a father's relentless search.
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