Conquered City (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1962, Conquered City is a drama and war film directed by Joseph Anthony, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmed in 1962 but not released in the US until 1966 (with 20 of its 108 minutes removed), Conquered City is an all-star World War II drama financed in Italy and filmed in Greece. An Athens hotel, full of refugees and expatriates of all nationalities, is captured by Allied troops in the closing days of the War. British Major David Niven has been ordered to prevent a cache of weapons hidden in the hotel from falling into the hands of renegade troops. He cannot allow himself to trust anyone--not even the most innocent-looking (or attractive) of guests. Originally titled La Citta Prigioniera. Conquered City was released in English-speaking countries outside the U.S. as Captive City.
Who’s in it. Conquered City stars David Niven as Major Peter Whitfield, Lea Massari as Lelia Mendores, Ben Gazzara as Captain George Stubbs and Daniela Rocca as Doushka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Conquered City has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Conquered City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Conquered City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Conquered City (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Conquered City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Conquered City worth watching?
- Conquered City holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Conquered City?
- Conquered City stars David Niven, Lea Massari, Ben Gazzara, Daniela Rocca and Martin Balsam.
- When was Conquered City released?
- Conquered City was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.