Engaged to Death (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, Engaged to Death is a drama film directed by Romolo Marcellini, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A tale of love, rivalry and passion set in the 50s, in the madcap world of motorcycle speed races, shot on the occasion of the main competitions of that time, such as Monza’s Moto GP and the last edition of the legendary Milano-Taranto race. With also very rare footage of the Moto Guzzi wind tunnel and factories. The film features, alongside popular actors Rik Battaglia and Sylva Koscina, many of the most important champions of those years: Geoffrey Duke, Libero Liberati, Bill Lomas, Enrico Lorenzetti, Reg Armstrong, Stanley Woods, Ken Cavanagh, Dickie Dale, Thomas Campbell, Pierre Monneret, Albino Milani, Walter Zeller, Bruno Francisci, all of them riding amazing Moto Guzzi, Gilera, Mondial and Norton bikes with the so charming and dangerous dustbin fairings that were going to be banned in 1958.
Who’s in it. Engaged to Death stars Rik Battaglia as Carlo, Sylva Koscina as Lucia, Margit Nünke as Giovanna and Gustavo Rojo as Piero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Engaged to Death has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Engaged to Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Engaged to Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Engaged to Death (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Engaged to Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Engaged to Death worth watching?
- Engaged to Death holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Engaged to Death?
- Engaged to Death stars Rik Battaglia, Sylva Koscina, Margit Nünke, Gustavo Rojo and Saro Urzì.
- When was Engaged to Death released?
- Engaged to Death was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.