The Rebel (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1980, The Rebel is an action and crime film directed by Stelvio Massi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. "Poliziotti solitudine e rabbia" or "Ein Mann namens Venedig" (A Man called Venice), as it was called in Germany, is an Italian-German crime drama co-production from 1979, filmed mainly in the snowy winter of bleak West-Berlin. Italian cop Nick, played by gangster movie veteran Maurizio Merli, goes to Berlin to find the head of an International European blackmailing gang who has murdered several people. He investigates undercover as a contract killer for the gangsters, but of course becomes immediately the target of his enemies and has to fight hard to save his life...
Who’s in it. The Rebel stars Maurizio Merli as Nick Rossi, Arthur Brauss as Klaus Beitz, Francisco Rabal as Tony and Ottaviano Dell'Acqua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Rebel 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 Rebel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rebel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rebel (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rebel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rebel worth watching?
- The Rebel holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rebel?
- The Rebel stars Maurizio Merli, Arthur Brauss, Francisco Rabal, Ottaviano Dell'Acqua and Bobby Rhodes.
- When was The Rebel released?
- The Rebel was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.