The Scapegoat (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1963, The Scapegoat is an adventure and history film directed by Duccio Tessari, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Il Fornaretto di Venezia (US TV title: The Scapegoat) is a 1963 Italian film directed by Duccio Tessari who co-wrote screenplay with Marcello Fondato, based on novel by Francesco Dall'Ongaro. It tells the story of 16th century's Venice where a young worker is sentenced to death on the suspicion of attacking a noble.
Who’s in it. The Scapegoat stars Jacques Perrin as Pietro, il fornaretto, Michèle Morgan as Princess Sofia, Enrico Maria Salerno as Lorenzo Barbo and Sylva Koscina as Clemenza, Barbo's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Scapegoat 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 The Scapegoat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scapegoat tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scapegoat (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Scapegoat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Scapegoat worth watching?
- The Scapegoat holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scapegoat?
- The Scapegoat stars Jacques Perrin, Michèle Morgan, Enrico Maria Salerno, Sylva Koscina and Stefania Sandrelli.
- When was The Scapegoat released?
- The Scapegoat was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.