The Profiteer (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1974, The Profiteer is a drama and romance film directed by Sergio Nasca, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In the city of Ostuni in Puglia, the mute seminarian Ercole is designated to be the driver and nurse of Parsifal, the paraplegic son in a rich and sanctimonious family of landowners. Ercole soon becomes the lover of his master's wife, the beautiful Baroness Clotilde. In a familial and social context where only money, sex and power count, everyone tries to take advantage of everyone, but the real saprophyte turns out to be Ercole.
Who’s in it. The Profiteer stars Valeria Moriconi as Baroness Clotilde Bezzi, Al Cliver as Servant, Janet Ågren as Teresa Adiutori and Carlo Monni as Santone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Profiteer 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 The Profiteer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Profiteer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Profiteer (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Profiteer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Profiteer worth watching?
- The Profiteer holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Profiteer?
- The Profiteer stars Valeria Moriconi, Al Cliver, Janet Ågren, Carlo Monni and Giancarlo Marinangeli.
- When was The Profiteer released?
- The Profiteer was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.