Palermo or Wolfsburg (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1980, Palermo or Wolfsburg is a drama film directed by Werner Schroeter, running about 175 minutes.
What it’s about. An impoverished young man from Sicily travels to Wolfsburg, West Germany to find work. He takes a job in the Volkswagen factory after he travels through Northern Italy by train.
Who’s in it. Palermo or Wolfsburg stars Nicola Zarbo as Nicola, Otto Sander as Staatsanwalt, Magdalena Montezuma as Verteidigerin and Ida Di Benedetto as Giovanna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Palermo or Wolfsburg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sooner Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Palermo or Wolfsburg page.
If you liked it. Fans of Palermo or Wolfsburg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Palermo or Wolfsburg (1980)?
- In GB, Palermo or Wolfsburg is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Palermo or Wolfsburg worth watching?
- Palermo or Wolfsburg holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Palermo or Wolfsburg?
- Palermo or Wolfsburg stars Nicola Zarbo, Otto Sander, Magdalena Montezuma, Ida Di Benedetto and Isolde Barth.
- When was Palermo or Wolfsburg released?
- Palermo or Wolfsburg was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.