Tormento (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1950, Tormento is a drama film directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Anna flees her home, where she has been victimized for years by her spineless father’s mean-spirited second wife, to be with her lover, an honest businessman yet to make his fortune. When he is accused of a murder he didn’t commit, the couple’s domestic tranquillity is upended, and a desperate Anna must rely on her cruel stepmother to help support their child.
Who’s in it. Tormento stars Annibale Betrone as Gaetano Ferrari, Yvonne Sanson as Anna Ferrari, Mario Ferrari as L'avvocato Bianchi and Teresa Franchini as Rosina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tormento has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tormento page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tormento tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tormento (1950)?
- In US, Tormento is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tormento worth watching?
- Tormento holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tormento?
- Tormento stars Annibale Betrone, Yvonne Sanson, Mario Ferrari, Teresa Franchini and Tina Lattanzi.
- When was Tormento released?
- Tormento was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.