The Bad Life (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1973, The Bad Life is a crime film directed by Hugo Fregonese, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Buenos Aires, 1920. The Franco-Argentine and Polish-Argentine mafia begin a war for the control of the traffic of women and prostitution, based on real events about the 1920s Buenos Aires Mafias war.
Who’s in it. The Bad Life stars Hugo del Carril as Víctor, The French, Soledad Silveyra as Juana, Víctor Laplace as Julio, el oriental and Ignacio Quirós as Juez Retamar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Bad Life 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 Bad Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bad Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bad Life (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bad Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bad Life worth watching?
- The Bad Life holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bad Life?
- The Bad Life stars Hugo del Carril, Soledad Silveyra, Víctor Laplace, Ignacio Quirós and Tito Alonso.
- When was The Bad Life released?
- The Bad Life was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.