General Della Rovere (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1959, General Della Rovere is a drama and war film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. The Gestapo forces con man Victorio Bardone to impersonate a dead partisan general in order to extract information from his fellow inmates.
Who’s in it. General Della Rovere stars Vittorio De Sica as Bardone AKA 'Grimaldi', Hannes Messemer as S.S. Colonel Mueller, Vittorio Caprioli as Aristide Banchelli and Nando Angelini as Paolo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, General Della Rovere has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch General Della Rovere page.
If you liked it. Fans of General Della Rovere tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch General Della Rovere (1959)?
- In US, General Della Rovere is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is General Della Rovere worth watching?
- General Della Rovere holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in General Della Rovere?
- General Della Rovere stars Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, Vittorio Caprioli, Nando Angelini and Herbert Fischer.
- When was General Della Rovere released?
- General Della Rovere was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.