Soldier of Fortune (1976): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1976, Soldier of Fortune is an action and comedy film directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Medieval soldier of fortune Ettore is travelling through Europe with his partners looking for fight where they can earn some money. When they come across a Spanish castle under siege by the French army, Ettore first bides his time to determine which side is the winning one (and thus more likely to pay his fee). This is as first the French, but the treatment he receives from them is unpleasant enough to make him change his mind and turn to the Spanish side. Somehow, Ettore must rally the weakened Spanish troops to battle their enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive.

Who’s in it. Soldier of Fortune stars Bud Spencer as Hector Fieramosca / Ettore Fieramosca da Capua, Franco Agostini as Romanello da Forlì, Enzo Cannavale as Bracalone da Napoli and Frédéric de Pasquale as Bayar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Soldier of Fortune 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 Soldier of Fortune page.

If you liked it. Fans of Soldier of Fortune 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.