Codin (1963): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1963 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1963, Codin is a drama film directed by Henri Colpi, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. An ex-convict struggles to survive by brute force alone in a turn-of-the-century slum in Bucharest. Codine is the thug who served 10 years for murdering a friend. He returns home to his miserly mother, whose penny-pinching ways infuriate her son. A young boy looks up to Codine, and through the man's eyes he sees the economic and social injustices from an adult perspective. When Codine kills another man who violated his trust, his mother becomes more unhinged and paranoid. Thinking her son will steal her hoarded money, she plots to kill her only son. The impressionable child watches in horror and amazement at the cruel machinations of the adult work that surrounds him.
Who’s in it. Codin stars Alexandru Virgil Platon as Codine, Răzvan Petrescu as Adrian Zografi, Françoise Brion as Irène and Nelly Borgeaud as Zoița Zograffi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Codin 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 Codin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Codin tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Codin (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Codin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Codin worth watching?
- Codin holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Codin?
- Codin stars Alexandru Virgil Platon, Răzvan Petrescu, Françoise Brion, Nelly Borgeaud and Germaine Kerjean.
- When was Codin released?
- Codin was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.