Roots of Evil (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1979, Roots of Evil is an action and crime film directed by Antonio Tarruella, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A young karate master tries to defend his karate school and take revenge on those responsible for his master's death.
Who’s in it. Roots of Evil stars Christian Anders as Frank Mertens, Maribel Martín as Ingrid, Dunja Rajter as Cora Ramada and Deep Roy as Van Bullock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Roots of Evil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roots of Evil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roots of Evil 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 Roots of Evil (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roots of Evil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roots of Evil worth watching?
- Roots of Evil holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roots of Evil?
- Roots of Evil stars Christian Anders, Maribel Martín, Dunja Rajter, Deep Roy and Fernando Bilbao.
- When was Roots of Evil released?
- Roots of Evil was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.