The Swindle (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, The Swindle is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Federico Fellini, running about 113 minutes. “SOME PEOPLE DON’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTERS' WELFARE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aging small-time conman Augusto works with two younger men: Roberto, who desires to become the Italian Johnny Ray, and Bruno, nicknamed Picasso. Through a series of mishaps and personal entanglements, things go badly for Augusto.
Who’s in it. The Swindle stars Broderick Crawford as Augusto, Giulietta Masina as Iris, Franco Fabrizi as Roberto and Richard Basehart as Picasso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Swindle 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 The Swindle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swindle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swindle (1955)?
- In US, The Swindle is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swindle worth watching?
- The Swindle holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Swindle?
- The Swindle stars Broderick Crawford, Giulietta Masina, Franco Fabrizi, Richard Basehart and Lorella De Luca.
- When was The Swindle released?
- The Swindle was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.