Blessed Are the Rich (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1972, Blessed Are the Rich is a comedy film directed by Salvatore Samperi, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Two brothers-in-law, a smuggler and the other traffic policeman, get hold of a large sum of money, destined for illegal exportation to Switzerland, after the courier is killed in a fire fight with the border police. The owners of the money, which occupy an important social position, try in every way to recover it, also leveraging the weakness of the policeman. After the petty betrayal of his brother-in-law, the smuggler decides to keep all the money and flee to Switzerland.
Who’s in it. Blessed Are the Rich stars Paolo Villaggio as Augusto, Lino Toffolo as Geremia, Sylva Koscina as Contessa and Eugene Walter as Sindaco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Blessed Are the Rich 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 Blessed Are the Rich page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blessed Are the Rich tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blessed Are the Rich (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blessed Are the Rich change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blessed Are the Rich worth watching?
- Blessed Are the Rich holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blessed Are the Rich?
- Blessed Are the Rich stars Paolo Villaggio, Lino Toffolo, Sylva Koscina, Eugene Walter and Enzo Robutti.
- When was Blessed Are the Rich released?
- Blessed Are the Rich was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.