Top 10 Detective Films with Redheads

Description: While not primarily about a redhead, the film features Margaret Lockwood with her distinctive auburn hair, who becomes embroiled in a mystery aboard a train. Her character adds a touch of mystery and charm to the film.

Fact: Alfred Hitchcock directed this film, which was remade in 1979 with Cybill Shepherd in the lead role.

Description: In this Sherlock Holmes adventure, Holmes investigates a series of murders in a small Canadian village, where the local legend of a redheaded ghost plays a central role in the mystery.

Fact: This film was one of the few Holmes movies where the character was allowed to smoke a pipe, due to wartime tobacco rationing.

Description: This noir thriller features a professor who becomes obsessed with a painting of a redheaded woman, leading to a real-life mystery when he meets her in person.

Fact: The film was remade in 2021 with Amy Adams in the lead role, maintaining the redheaded theme.

Description: A psychological thriller where a redheaded girl uncovers dark secrets about a mysterious red house in the woods, blending elements of mystery and horror.

Fact: The film was one of the first to explore themes of psychological trauma and was directed by Delmer Daves.

Description: This film noir involves two detectives, one of whom is romantically involved with a redheaded woman, as they solve a murder in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles.

Fact: The film was notable for its positive portrayal of interracial relationships, which was quite progressive for its time.

Description: This film might not be a traditional detective story, but it involves a man's obsession with a mysterious woman in red, leading to a series of comedic and suspenseful events. It's included for its iconic redheaded character and the intrigue surrounding her.

Fact: The film was remade in India as "Chandni Chowk to China" in 2009, and the song "I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder was inspired by this movie.

Description: While not a traditional detective story, this film follows the journey of a red violin through centuries, with a detective subplot in the modern era. The red color of the violin symbolizes passion and mystery.

Fact: The film spans several countries and languages, and its score was composed by John Corigliano, winning an Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Description: Lisbeth Salander, the iconic redheaded hacker, teams up with a journalist to solve a decades-old murder mystery. Her fiery hair and fierce personality make her a standout in this gripping detective story.

Fact: The film is based on the first book of Stieg Larsson's "Millennium" series, and the Swedish version released in 2009 was also critically acclaimed.

Description: A lawyer gets entangled in a web of deceit and murder after a chance encounter with a redheaded woman. The film's title and the character's hair color make it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The film was directed by Robert Altman, known for his unique storytelling style, and it was one of his last films.

Description: One of the earliest Sherlock Holmes adaptations, this film features a story where Holmes investigates a peculiar case involving a league for redheaded men, making it a perfect fit for our theme.

Fact: This film is now considered lost, but its plot was based on one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous short stories.