Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1969, Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men is an action, drama and crime film directed by José Bénazéraf, running about 85 minutes. “If John Ford is Homer, then José Bénazéraf is... Marcel Proust.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young crook called Joë Caligula and his crew make war on a Parisian gang.
Who’s in it. Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men stars Gérard Blain as Joë Caligula, Jeanne Valérie as Brigitte, Ginette Leclerc as Ariane and Junie Astor as Gangster's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men worth watching?
- Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men?
- Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men stars Gérard Blain, Jeanne Valérie, Ginette Leclerc, Junie Astor and Maria Vincent.
- When was Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men released?
- Joe Caligula: Tallow for the Old Men was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
