Dirty Money (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1972, Dirty Money is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Denys Arcand, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. This French-Canadian crime/action drama, which satirizes U.S. crime films, was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 1972 and was well received. In the picture, perfectly ordinary people murder, steal, and torture one another with casual abandon in order to solve their everyday problems.

Who’s in it. Dirty Money stars Marcel Sabourin as Ernest, René Caron as Roland, Luce Guilbeault as Berthe and J. Léo Gagnon as Oncle Arthur, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dirty Money has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Money page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Money 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 Dirty Money (1972)?
In US, Dirty Money is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dirty Money worth watching?
Dirty Money holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dirty Money?
Dirty Money stars Marcel Sabourin, René Caron, Luce Guilbeault, J. Léo Gagnon and Jean-Pierre Saulnier.
When was Dirty Money released?
Dirty Money was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.