The Cruelest Day (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, The Cruelest Day is a drama film directed by Ferdinando Vicentini Orgnani, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Ilaria Alpi, a young, Italian war-corespondent, was on a dangerous mission in Somalia. While she covered the civil war, she also discovered a big and secret international enviromentscandale. Together with her cameraman she was killed in the streets of Mogadishus March, 1994. The film is based on a true story.
Who’s in it. The Cruelest Day stars Giovanna Mezzogiorno as Ilaria Alpi, Rade Šerbedžija as Miran Hrovatin, Angelo Infanti as Marocchino and Erika Blanc as Luciana Alpi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Cruelest Day 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 The Cruelest Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cruelest Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cruelest Day (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cruelest Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cruelest Day worth watching?
- The Cruelest Day holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cruelest Day?
- The Cruelest Day stars Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Rade Šerbedžija, Angelo Infanti and Erika Blanc.
- When was The Cruelest Day released?
- The Cruelest Day was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.