The Pacifist (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1970, The Pacifist is a drama film directed by Miklós Jancsó, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Barbara (Monica Vitti) is a journalist investigating the local counterculture who becomes involved, after an unpleasant start of battery and stalking, with Pierre Clémenti's louche all-around dropout.
Who’s in it. The Pacifist stars Monica Vitti as Barbara, Pierre Clémenti as Michele, Peter Pasetti as Commissario and Piero Faggioni as Piero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Pacifist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pacifist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pacifist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pacifist (1970)?
- In GB, The Pacifist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pacifist worth watching?
- The Pacifist holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pacifist?
- The Pacifist stars Monica Vitti, Pierre Clémenti, Peter Pasetti, Piero Faggioni and Gino Lavagetto.
- When was The Pacifist released?
- The Pacifist was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.