Private Vices, Public Virtues (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1976, Private Vices, Public Virtues is a drama and war film directed by Miklós Jancsó, running about 104 minutes. “Royal passions that rocked a Crown...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The setting is a Central European kingdom, near the turn of the century. Bored by his very proper wife, the youthful heir to the throne spends his time in amorous dalliances at a sprawling country estate. His wife departs at the arrival of his friends, and they organize a celebration which becomes a wild orgy and culminates in death and tragedy.
Who’s in it. Private Vices, Public Virtues stars Lajos Balázsovits as Principe Rudolf, Pamela Villoresi as Sofia, Franco Branciaroli as Duca and Teresa Ann Savoy as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Private Vices, Public Virtues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Vices, Public Virtues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Vices, Public Virtues tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Vices, Public Virtues (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Vices, Public Virtues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Vices, Public Virtues worth watching?
- Private Vices, Public Virtues holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Vices, Public Virtues?
- Private Vices, Public Virtues stars Lajos Balázsovits, Pamela Villoresi, Franco Branciaroli, Teresa Ann Savoy and Laura Betti.
- When was Private Vices, Public Virtues released?
- Private Vices, Public Virtues was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.