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Square of Violence (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1961 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1961, Square of Violence is a drama and krieg film directed by Leonardo Bercovici, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Set in Italy, the story takes place in this very country, during WW2, where German occupation army ruled everything, just before the allied forces came, in 1944. Crawford plays here a doctor whose son has been shot by the Germans. Of course he has no more taste in life. He continues his work as a German officers' physician. One day, he throws a bomb just in the middle of German troops. Many soldiers and officers are killed. Some time later, the lead officer of the Nazis troops suspects the doctor to be the responsible of the explosion. He lets him know that he himself knows...

Who’s in it. Square of Violence stars Broderick Crawford as Dr. Stefan Bernardi, Valentina Cortese as Erica Bernardi, Bibi Andersson as Maria and Branko Pleša as Major Kohler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Square of Violence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Square of Violence page.

If you liked it. Fans of Square of Violence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, Der Pate, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Square of Violence (1961)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Square of Violence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Square of Violence worth watching?
Square of Violence holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Square of Violence?
Square of Violence stars Broderick Crawford, Valentina Cortese, Bibi Andersson, Branko Pleša and Anita Björk.
When was Square of Violence released?
Square of Violence was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.