Placido Rizzotto (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2000, Placido Rizzotto is a drama and history film directed by Pasquale Scimeca, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. As a child, Sicilian Placido Rizzotto saw his father imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, and as a young man he fought in World War II, first as a soldier and then as an anti-fascist partisan. These events have left Placido with little taste for petty tyranny and with a desire to promote social justice. Upon his return home, he becomes increasingly aware that the Mafia has taken hold of his village, witnessing angry and frustrated as gangsters control local politics and take whatever they want from the people. Placido helps to form a trade union as a challenge to the Mafia's authority, and attempts to organize the villagers into a collective to grow crops in the fields taken by the Mafia.
Who’s in it. Placido Rizzotto stars Marcello Mazzarella as Placido Rizzotto, Vincenzo Albanese as Luciano Liggio, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli as Carmelo Rizzotto and Gioia Spaziani as Lia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Placido Rizzotto 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 Placido Rizzotto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Placido Rizzotto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Placido Rizzotto (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Placido Rizzotto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Placido Rizzotto worth watching?
- Placido Rizzotto holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Placido Rizzotto?
- Placido Rizzotto stars Marcello Mazzarella, Vincenzo Albanese, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli, Gioia Spaziani and Franco Catalano.
- When was Placido Rizzotto released?
- Placido Rizzotto was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.