The Swindle
“SOME PEOPLE DON’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTERS' WELFARE!”
Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Carlo, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglements, things go badly for Augusto.
Where to watch The Swindle in United States
Criterion Channel
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Where is The Swindle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Darkroom | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Arte Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The Swindle
The Swindle is a 1955 Italian-language drama and crime film directed by Federico Fellini. The cast is led by Broderick Crawford, Giulietta Masina, Richard Basehart. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom.
The Swindle was produced by Titanus and Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.) and made in France and Italy. It was released on October 7, 1955, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Writers
- Ennio Flaiano, Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli
- Release date
- October 7, 1955
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Titanus, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
The Swindle cast & crew
The Swindle was directed by Federico Fellini and written by Ennio Flaiano, Federico Fellini, and Tullio Pinelli.
The cast features Broderick Crawford as Augusto, Giulietta Masina as Iris, Richard Basehart as Carlo, Franco Fabrizi as Roberto, Sue Ellen Blake as Susanna, and Irene Cefaro as Marisa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nino Rota, cinematography is by Otello Martelli, and it was produced by Goffredo Lombardo and Silvio Clementelli.
Is The Swindle worth watching?
The Swindle holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 220 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, The Swindle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Swindle
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Cast of The Swindle
Broderick Crawford
Augusto
Giulietta Masina
Iris
Richard Basehart
Carlo
Franco Fabrizi
Roberto
Sue Ellen Blake
Susanna
Irene Cefaro
Marisa
Alberto De Amicis
Rinaldo
Lorella De Luca
Patrizia, Augusto's Daughter
Giacomo Gabrielli
Baron Vargas
Riccardo Garrone
Riccardo
Paul Grenter
Emilio Manfredi
The Swindle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Swindle in United States?
The Swindle is streaming on Criterion Channel, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is The Swindle on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Swindle is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Swindle in?
The Swindle is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Swindle?
The Swindle runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Swindle rated?
The Swindle is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 220 ratings.
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