
The Red Tent
Best from age 8 · G · 1969 · 158 min
The Red Tent
An Italian general reflects on his ill-fated 1928 Arctic airship expedition, grappling with guilt as he relives the disaster and the subsequent international rescue efforts. The film explores themes of survival, leadership, and human perseverance against the harsh elements.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Characters endure extreme cold and starvation
- Depicts injuries and perilous situations
- Emotional scenes of loss and despair
- Some intense moments during the disaster
Models well
- Perseverance in the face of adversity
- International cooperation
- Courage and sacrifice
- Responsibility and leadership
Talk about it after
- The historical context of the 1928 expedition
- The challenges of survival in extreme conditions
- The moral weight of leadership decisions
- The importance of teamwork
Cast & crew
Directed by: Mikhail Kalatozov

Peter Finch
Umberto Nobile

Sean Connery
Roald Amundsen

Claudia Cardinale
Valeria

Hardy Krüger
Einar Lundborg

Eduard Martsevich
Finn Malmgren

Grigoriy Gay
Rudolf Samoylovich

Nikita Mikhalkov
Boris Chukhnovskiy

Luigi Vannucchi
Captain Zappi

Mario Adorf
Giuseppe Biagi

Donatas Banionis
Adalberto Mariano

Massimo Girotti
Giuseppe Romagna Manoja

Yuriy Solomin
Felice Trojani