Chains (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1949, Chains is a drama and crime film directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A family drama involving a wife torn between her husband and her criminal ex-lover.
Who’s in it. Chains stars Amedeo Nazzari as Guglielmo Aniello, Yvonne Sanson as Rosa Carrisi, Aldo Nicodemi as Emilio and Roberto Murolo as Il cantante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Chains has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chains tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chains (1949)?
- In US, Chains is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chains worth watching?
- Chains holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chains?
- Chains stars Amedeo Nazzari, Yvonne Sanson, Aldo Nicodemi, Roberto Murolo and Aldo Silvani.
- When was Chains released?
- Chains was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.