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- this soundtrack is fucking amazing, 80s music just nourishes my soul in such a lively way. heavily rocked in pretty much every way but i guess i wasnt really fully convinced by brian cox' lecktor, but its probably mostly due to how little screentime he gets in this. i wasnt expecting any more though, i didnt even realize this had lecktor in it until they mentioned him. all the other performances are great, noonans dollarhyde is perfectly creepy and menacing. will graham is such an intriguing character and is played incredibly by petersen. joan allen is fantastic as reba.
- Manhunter is a stylish, atmospheric thriller that I actually prefer over Red Dragon, largely because of its tone and restraint. It is unmistakably a product of the 1980s—steeped in neon, synth, and a cool, detached visual style—but that aesthetic works in its favor, enhancing the film’s unsettling mood. Michael Mann’s direction leans heavily into psychology rather than spectacle, making the story feel intimate and deeply disturbing. The casting was spot-on for its time, with William Petersen bringing a quiet intensity to Will Graham that perfectly conveys emotional exhaustion and obsession. While Anthony Hopkins would later define Hannibal Lecter for many viewers, Brian Cox’s portrayal here is colder and more clinical, which suits the film’s grounded approach. What really sets Manhunter apart is its patience. It allows tension to build slowly, relying on mood, sound, and character rather than shocks. The result is a haunting, cerebral film that lingers long after it ends—a sleek, intelligent take on serial crime that still holds up remarkably well.
- With "Hannibal Lecktor" (Brian Cox) now safely behind bars, the traumatised profiler "Graham" (William Petersen) might be looking forward to a well earned-retirement. Thing is, the "Tooth Fairy" has other plans as he embarks on a killing spree that causes his erstwhile FBI boss "Crawford" (Dennis Farina) to seek his help. These murders are truly gruesome with entire families killed, inside their own homes, on nights with a full moon. With the next one of those due very soon, "Graham" has to enlist the help of his former tormentor - whose help is never as straightforward as he might like - to see if they can establish some patterns and preempt more slaughter. Meantime, we are introduced to "Dollarhyde" (Tom Noonan) who's about eight foot tall and maybe not the most stable of photographers we are ever going to meet. It's possible that he might succumb to the more calming influence of the lovingly blind "Reba" (Joan Allen) but with the pressures mounting you wouldn't want to bet on that. Is there a connection? As with Thomas Harris's "Red Dragon" book, the audience is aware of far more than the pursuers and that works well here as we see "Graham" try to work from a blank canvas, and with an insane convict, to track down a man who has left virtually nothing for them to go on. Petersen holds this together quite well and the cleverly cast Cox, well he always comes across as an actor who'd be quite prepared to eat the competition. I found the ending just a little rushed, but the jigsaw is well presented and the jeopardy effectively increased throughout this quite chilling adaptation. Honestly - I didn't much care for the intrusively synthesised score - just a little too much "Miami Vice" for me - but this is a solid and at times quite gripping story of imbalance and mania that I did quite enjoy.
- I want to rate it higher, but Im afraid that having seen Red Dragon first, i find this one to be quite dull. Bill Petersen isn't very good at times, in fact quite wooden (and dont get me wrong, I dont think Edward Norton is blowing my socks off, either); Brian Cox is good for his part, but he leaves no lasting impression on me in any meaningful way. Anthony Hopkins portrays what I would imagine a demon in human flesh would be, and they have him not in an all-white cell behind bars: they have him in a dungeon, down deep and dark, where you keep The Evil things..if you catch my drift. Even that setting alone adds to the terrifying elements we are supposed to feel about Lektor. Tom Noonan is ok, too. I will say, Michael Mann has some fantastic shots and framing in many scenes, and I really think that helps the movie along. Also, lots of the score is pretty good. That said, lots of the score/soundtrack is also poop from a butt. Its often too loud (and dialogue far too quiet), and some actual songs detract heavily from the scenes. Lastly, Red Dragon does a better job having Dollarhydes story be integrated throughout the movie. In Manhunter, we get most of the Dollarhyde plotline in the final 45 minutes. This is a strange editing choice and makes the story feel disjointed and doesn't carry any tension that Red Dragon manages. I also prefer the ending in Red Dragon to Manhunter, the final conflict feels more in line with how Graham would handle the villain. In Manhunter, just running through a window like a moron and getting sliced by the giant doesn't really speak to his intellect (a theme that even Lektor monologues about at length). In Red Dragon, he uses his psychoanalytical skills to defeat the villain. Its just worse to me. Maybe I would like it more if I hadn't seen Red Dragon first. And perhaps I am not being fair in my judgment due to that. If I were fair and just, id rate it on its own merit in a vacuum. But, im not gonna do that. Too many flaws and strange choices for me to really give it higher than 3 stars.
- A stylish, haunting thriller that stands the test of time as one of the most atmospheric crime films of the ’80s. Michael Mann’s direction brings a hypnotic blend of neon minimalism and psychological tension, crafting a world that feels both clinical and dreamlike. William Petersen delivers a gripping, understated performance as profiler Will Graham—haunted yet sharp, a man walking the razor’s edge between empathy and obsession. Brian Cox’s chillingly calm portrayal of Hannibal Lecktor predates Hopkins’ iconic version but is equally fascinating in its restraint. With its pulsating synth score and meticulous visual design, Manhunter remains a masterclass in mood and precision—a cerebral, visually stunning precursor to modern psychological thrillers.
- I was not a fan of this protagonist. He reminded me a lot of Gideon in season 1 of Criminal Minds. Thats all I will say about it. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the villain. The movie may be old but the action scenes were cinematically pleasing. The villain played their role very well. Enough to warrant a second watch.
- This is the movie that later would be rebooted as "The Silence of the Lambs". Despite what some people say, this version is by no means better than the cult classic starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. In fact, it's a pretty forgettable movie on its own. I like Brian cox and I think he's an amazing actor, but his version of Hannibal Lecter can't hold a candle to Anthony Hopkins electrifying performance. Everything else is also inferior to the reboot.
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Czerwony smok was released on 15 sierpnia 1986.
Czerwony smok was directed by Michael Mann.
Czerwony smok has a runtime of 2 h.
Czerwony smok was produced by Richard A. Roth.
Adaptacja pierwszej części legendarnej trylogii o Hannibalu Lecterze. Były agent FBI, Will Graham, specjalista od spraw psychopatycznych morderców, wraca do służby, by schwytać seryjnego zabójcę zwanego Czerwonym Smokiem, który z zimną krwią morduje całe rodziny. Graham zwraca się o pomoc do odbywającego karę śmiertelnie niebezpiecznego psychopaty - kanibala Hannibala Lectera.
The key characters in Czerwony smok are Will Graham (William L. Petersen), Francis Dollarhyde (Tom Noonan), Jack Crawford (Dennis Farina).
Czerwony smok is rated 16.
Czerwony smok is a Tajemnica, Thriller, Kryminał film.
Czerwony smok has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
Czerwony smok had a budget of 15 mln USD.
Czerwony smok has made 8,6 mln USD at the box office.




























