The Reckless (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1965, The Reckless is a drama film directed by Giuliano Montaldo, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Renato Salvatori and Norma Benguell star in this crime drama. Ettore is a husband whose wife has left him for her lover. The wife returns to tell him their marriage is over, but the scheming husband talks her into loaning him her car. He meets her lover and murders the man, disposing of his possessions in a symbolic gesture to obliterate his memory.
Who’s in it. The Reckless stars Renato Salvatori as Ettore Zambrini, Norma Bengell as Luciana, Nino Segurini as Marco and Marina Malfatti.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Reckless has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reckless page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reckless tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reckless (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Reckless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Reckless worth watching?
- The Reckless holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reckless?
- The Reckless stars Renato Salvatori, Norma Bengell, Nino Segurini and Marina Malfatti.
- When was The Reckless released?
- The Reckless was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.