The Profession of Arms (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, The Profession of Arms is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Ermanno Olmi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In autumn of 1526, the Emperor, Charles V, sends his German landsknechts led by Georg von Frundsberg to march towards Rome. The inferior papal armies, commanded by Giovanni de'Medici, try to chase them in the midst of a harsh winter. Nevertheless, the Imperial armies manage to cross the rivers along their march and get cannons thanks to the maneuvers of its Lords. In a skirmish, Giovanni de'Medici is wounded in the leg by a falconet shot. The attempts to cure him fail and he dies. The Imperial armies assault Rome. The film is beautifully but unassumingly set, and shows the hard conditions in which war is waged and its lack of glory. It ends straightforwardly with the declaration made after the death of Giovanni de'Medici by the commanders of the armies in Europe of not using again fire weapons because of their cruelty.
Who’s in it. The Profession of Arms stars Christo Jivkov as Giovanni De' Medici, Sergio Grammatico as Federico II Gonzaga, Dimitar Ratchkov as Lucantonio Cuppano and Fabio Giubbani as Matteo Cusastro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Profession of Arms 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 The Profession of Arms page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Profession of Arms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Profession of Arms (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Profession of Arms change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Profession of Arms worth watching?
- The Profession of Arms holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Profession of Arms?
- The Profession of Arms stars Christo Jivkov, Sergio Grammatico, Dimitar Ratchkov, Fabio Giubbani and Saša Vulićević.
- When was The Profession of Arms released?
- The Profession of Arms was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.