Sambizanga (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, Sambizanga is a drama film directed by Sarah Maldoror, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Domingos is a member of an African liberation movement, arrested by the Portuguese secret police, after bloody events in Angola. He does not betray his companions, but is beaten to death in prison, and not knowing he is dead, his wife goes from a prison station to another, trying in vain to know where he is.
Who’s in it. Sambizanga stars Domingos de Oliveira as Domingos, Elisa Andrade as Maria, Jean M'Vondo as Petelo and Dino Abelino as Zito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sambizanga has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sambizanga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sambizanga tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sambizanga (1973)?
- In US, Sambizanga is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sambizanga worth watching?
- Sambizanga 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 Sambizanga?
- Sambizanga stars Domingos de Oliveira, Elisa Andrade, Jean M'Vondo, Dino Abelino and Benoît Moutsila.
- When was Sambizanga released?
- Sambizanga was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.