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Symphony for a Massacre (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1963, Symphony for a Massacre is a drama and crime film directed by Jacques Deray, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. A band of gangsters devise a plan to steal a game contested between two drug gangs of drug traffickers: the five fraudsters will face bigger problems than them.

Who’s in it. Symphony for a Massacre stars Michel Auclair as Clavet, Claude Dauphin as Valoti, Charles Vanel as Paoli and Jean Rochefort as Jabeke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Symphony for a Massacre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Symphony for a Massacre page.

If you liked it. Fans of Symphony for a Massacre tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Symphony for a Massacre (1963)?
In US, Symphony for a Massacre is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Symphony for a Massacre worth watching?
Symphony for a Massacre holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Symphony for a Massacre?
Symphony for a Massacre stars Michel Auclair, Claude Dauphin, Charles Vanel, Jean Rochefort and Michèle Mercier.
When was Symphony for a Massacre released?
Symphony for a Massacre was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.