Le Rapace (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 6.5

Le Rapace poster

Released in 1968, Le Rapace is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by José Giovanni, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. 1938, a Central America country. A Frenchman who goes by the name "Le Rital" is hired to take out the local dictator. Young Chico is assigned as his right-hand man, whom he impresses. Will a friendship form between them?

Who’s in it. Le Rapace stars Lino Ventura as Le rapace / Le rital, Xavier Marc as Chico, Rosa Furman as Camito and Aurora Clavel as Aurora, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Le Rapace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Rapace page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le Rapace 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 Le Rapace (1968)?
In US, Le Rapace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Le Rapace worth watching?
Le Rapace holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Le Rapace?
Le Rapace stars Lino Ventura, Xavier Marc, Rosa Furman, Aurora Clavel and Augusto Benidies.
When was Le Rapace released?
Le Rapace was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.