

Violent Saturday
“The day all Hell broke loose !”
Three men case a small town very carefully, with plans to rob the bank on the upcoming Saturday, which turns violent and deadly.
Where to watch Violent Saturday in United States
Can I watch Violent Saturday in United States? Yes — you can stream Violent Saturday in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open Violent Saturday there. Availability last verified on August 21, 2026.
Where is Violent Saturday streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Violent Saturday
Violent Saturday is a 1955 English-language drama and crime film directed by Richard Fleischer. The cast is led by Victor Mature, Richard Egan, Stephen McNally. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Violent Saturday was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on April 1, 1955.
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Writers
- Sydney Boehm
- Release date
- April 1, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Violent Saturday cast & crew
Violent Saturday was directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Sydney Boehm.
The cast features Victor Mature as Shelley Martin, Richard Egan as Boyd Fairchild, Stephen McNally as Harper (bank robber), Virginia Leith as Linda Sherman, Tommy Noonan as Harry Reeves, Bank Manager, and Lee Marvin as Dill, Bank Robber.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hugo Friedhofer, cinematography is by Charles G. Clarke, and it was produced by Buddy Adler.
Is Violent Saturday worth watching?
Violent Saturday holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 79 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Violent Saturday is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Violent Saturday
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Cast of Violent Saturday

Victor Mature
Shelley Martin

Richard Egan
Boyd Fairchild

Stephen McNally
Harper (bank robber)

Virginia Leith
Linda Sherman

Tommy Noonan
Harry Reeves, Bank Manager

Lee Marvin
Dill, Bank Robber

Margaret Hayes
Mrs. Emily Fairchild

J. Carrol Naish
Chapman, Bank Robber

Sylvia Sidney
Elsie Braden

Ernest Borgnine
Stadt, Amish Farmer

Dorothy Patrick
Helen Martin

Billy Chapin
Steve Martin
Violent Saturday — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Violent Saturday in United States?
Violent Saturday is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Violent Saturday on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Violent Saturday is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Violent Saturday in?
Violent Saturday is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Violent Saturday?
Violent Saturday runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Violent Saturday rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 79 ratings.











