The Last Judgment (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1961, The Last Judgment is a comedy film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The Last Judgement (Italian: Il giudizio universale) is a 1961 commedia all'italiana film by Italian director Vittorio De Sica. It was coproduced with France. It has an all-star Italian and international cast, including Americans Jack Palance, Ernest Borgnine; Greek Melina Mercouri and French Fernandel, Anouk Aimée and Lino Ventura. The film was a huge flop, massacred by critics and audiences when it was released. It was filmed in black and white, but the last sequence, the dance at theatre, is in color.
Who’s in it. The Last Judgment stars Alberto Sordi as Merchant of children, Vittorio Gassman as Cimino, Fernandel as The widower and Nino Manfredi as Waiter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Last Judgment 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 Last Judgment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Judgment tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Judgment (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Judgment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Judgment worth watching?
- The Last Judgment holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Judgment?
- The Last Judgment stars Alberto Sordi, Vittorio Gassman, Fernandel, Nino Manfredi and Silvana Mangano.
- When was The Last Judgment released?
- The Last Judgment was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.