Million Dollar Eel (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Million Dollar Eel is a comedy and crime film directed by Salvatore Samperi, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. An heiress (Piccolo) fakes her own kidnapping in order to get money from her parents and hides in the river Po's delta among eel fisherman and is helped by a small time smuggler (Toffolo).
Who’s in it. Million Dollar Eel stars Ottavia Piccolo as Margherita 'Tina' Tellini, Lino Toffolo as Giovanni Boscolo 'Bissa', Rodolfo Baldini as Lino and Mario Adorf as Nane Mora - the Guardiapesca, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Million Dollar Eel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Million Dollar Eel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Million Dollar Eel (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Million Dollar Eel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Million Dollar Eel?
- Million Dollar Eel stars Ottavia Piccolo, Lino Toffolo, Rodolfo Baldini, Mario Adorf and Senta Berger.
- When was Million Dollar Eel released?
- Million Dollar Eel was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.