Question 1

Which director considered Red Sun one of the three best westerns ever made?

Accepted Answer

John Huston considered Red Sun, Red River (1948), and Stagecoach (1939) to be among the three best westerns ever made.

Question 2

What surprising behind-the-scenes talent did Toshirô Mifune bring to the set?

Accepted Answer

Toshirô Mifune entertained the cast and crew with his refined culinary skills, bringing Japanese ingredients and exchanging recipes for French and Italian dishes.

Question 3

How did Charles Bronson's role in Red Sun impact his career in Japan?

Accepted Answer

This movie made Charles Bronson a huge star in Japan, and around this time he earned $100,000 for a four-day Japanese cologne ad.

Question 4

What international cast and crew made Red Sun a truly global production?

Accepted Answer

The film stars US-born Charles Bronson, Japanese actor Toshirô Mifune, French actor Alain Delon, and Swiss actress Ursula Andress, filmed in Spain by British director Terence Young.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that sets the plot of Red Sun in motion?

Accepted Answer

In 1870, Japanese ambassador Sakaguchi travels by train to Washington to deliver a valuable sword to the President, while robbers Link and Gauche are on board ready to make their move.

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