Accattone (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1961, Accattone is a drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 117 minutes. “The Poor Man's "Dolce Vita"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiralling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.
Who’s in it. Accattone stars Franco Citti as Vittorio "Accattone" Cataldi, Franca Pasut as Stella, Silvana Corsini as Maddalena and Paola Guidi as Ascenza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Accattone 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 Accattone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Accattone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Accattone (1961)?
- In US, Accattone is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Accattone worth watching?
- Accattone holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Accattone?
- Accattone stars Franco Citti, Franca Pasut, Silvana Corsini, Paola Guidi and Adriana Asti.
- When was Accattone released?
- Accattone was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.