Assault on a Queen (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1966, Assault on a Queen is a thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Jack Donohue, running about 106 minutes. “They Stick Up The Queen Mary In Mid Atlantic” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of adventurers refloat a WWII German submarine and prepare to use it to pull a very large heist; The Queen Mary which they plan to rob on the high seas.
Who’s in it. Assault on a Queen stars Frank Sinatra as Mark Brittain, Virna Lisi as Rosa Lucchesi, Anthony Franciosa as Vic Rossiter and Richard Conte as Tony Moreno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Assault on a Queen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Assault on a Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assault on a Queen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assault on a Queen (1966)?
- In US, Assault on a Queen is available to 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 Assault on a Queen worth watching?
- Assault on a Queen holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assault on a Queen?
- Assault on a Queen stars Frank Sinatra, Virna Lisi, Anthony Franciosa, Richard Conte and Alf Kjellin.
- When was Assault on a Queen released?
- Assault on a Queen was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.