Bengasi (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1942, Bengasi is a drama and war film directed by Augusto Genina, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is set in 1941 during the Second World War, when the city of Benghazi in Italian-ruled Libya was occupied by British forces. Italian inhabitants of Benghazi work to resist the British and discover their military plans. One man, Captain Enrico Berti, appears to be collaborating with the British but is in fact working undercover for Italian intelligence. The film ends with the city being recaptured by Italian troops and their Nazi German allies.
Who’s in it. Bengasi stars Mária Tasnádi Fekete as Carla Berti, Fosco Giachetti as Hauptmann Enrico Berti / Il capitano Enrico Berti, Mária Tasnádi Fekete as Carla Berti and Amedeo Nazzari as Filippo Colleoni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bengasi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bengasi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bengasi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bengasi (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bengasi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bengasi worth watching?
- Bengasi holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bengasi?
- Bengasi stars Mária Tasnádi Fekete, Fosco Giachetti, Mária Tasnádi Fekete, Amedeo Nazzari and Vivi Gioi.
- When was Bengasi released?
- Bengasi was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.