The Machine That Kills Bad People (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1952, The Machine That Kills Bad People is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In Amalfi, a village on the Italian coast, an old man who seems to have strange powers gives Celestino Esposito, the local photographer, a dangerous ability.
Who’s in it. The Machine That Kills Bad People stars Giovanni Amato as The Mayor, Marilyn Buferd as American Girl, Joseph Falletta as Joe and Gennaro Pisano as Celestino Esposito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Machine That Kills Bad People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Machine That Kills Bad People page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Machine That Kills Bad People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Machine That Kills Bad People (1952)?
- In US, The Machine That Kills Bad People is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Machine That Kills Bad People worth watching?
- The Machine That Kills Bad People holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Machine That Kills Bad People?
- The Machine That Kills Bad People stars Giovanni Amato, Marilyn Buferd, Joseph Falletta, Gennaro Pisano and Helen Tubbs.
- When was The Machine That Kills Bad People released?
- The Machine That Kills Bad People was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.