Love and Poison (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1950, Love and Poison is a drama and history film directed by Giorgio Simonelli, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Christina of Sweden, in exile in Rome, takes a handsome Italian officer as her lover. But he is in love with the very young wife of an elderly count. After many adventures, duels, settling of old scores, the officer and the countess get married. Former Queen Christina finds herself another captain of the guard.
Who’s in it. Love and Poison stars Amedeo Nazzari as Franco Santinelli, Lois Maxwell as Regina Cristina, Anna Nievo as Annamaria Di Cerri and Olga Solbelli as Domitilla Baglioni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Love and Poison sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and Poison page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and Poison tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and Poison (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love and Poison change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love and Poison worth watching?
- Love and Poison holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love and Poison?
- Love and Poison stars Amedeo Nazzari, Lois Maxwell, Anna Nievo, Olga Solbelli and Giulio Donnini.
- When was Love and Poison released?
- Love and Poison was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.