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In Cold Blood (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1959, In Cold Blood is a crime film directed by Juan Bosch, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Carlos a young man who lives in the suburbs of the big city has ambitions and wants to change his life. Influenced by friends of doubtful moral character, habituated to frequent harmful environments. Little by little, he begins to see himself doomed to crime and one day he abandons his girlfriend, María, for Isabel, an attractive and intelligent woman who plays with him and takes him wherever he wants. When Carlos, once he has committed a robbery, realizes the nature of Isabel and his friends, and that he will never be happy in that environment, he tries to go back, but the violence of the facts will lead him to a bloodthirsty outcome.

Who’s in it. In Cold Blood stars Arturo Fernández as Manuel, Gisia Paradís as Isabel, Carlos Larrañaga as Carlos and Fernando Sancho as Enrique, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, In Cold Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In Cold Blood page.

If you liked it. Fans of In Cold Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch In Cold Blood (1959)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for In Cold Blood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is In Cold Blood worth watching?
In Cold Blood holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in In Cold Blood?
In Cold Blood stars Arturo Fernández, Gisia Paradís, Carlos Larrañaga, Fernando Sancho and Miguel Angel Gil de Avalle.
When was In Cold Blood released?
In Cold Blood was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.