Movie

A Bit Of Scarlet

★ 4.4(8)19971h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Andrea Weiss
Release date: 1997-06-20
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Maya Vision International

About A Bit Of Scarlet

A Bit Of Scarlet is a 1997 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Andrea Weiss, starring Ian McKellen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Bit Of Scarlet in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Bit of Scarlet excavates clips from Britain's cinema archives to create a moving and humorous testament to the closeted gay and lesbian images from filmmaking's earliest days.

Cast

Ian McKellen

Narrator

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Bit Of Scarlet in Australia?+

A Bit Of Scarlet is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Bit Of Scarlet on Netflix?+

A Bit Of Scarlet is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is A Bit Of Scarlet?+

A Bit Of Scarlet has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in A Bit Of Scarlet?+

A Bit Of Scarlet stars Ian McKellen.

When did A Bit Of Scarlet come out?+

A Bit Of Scarlet is a 1997 movie directed by Andrea Weiss.

What genre is A Bit Of Scarlet?+

A Bit Of Scarlet is Documentary film.

Who directed A Bit Of Scarlet?+

A Bit Of Scarlet was directed by Andrea Weiss.