The Violent Patriot (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1956, The Violent Patriot is an adventure film directed by Sergio Grieco, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The legendary John of the Black Bands begins a romantic relationship with a beautiful girl without revealing his identity. The girl unconsciously discovers the truth and retires to a convent. She thinks that John is guilty of the death of her family, and cannot continue to love him. He remains wounded in battle.
Who’s in it. The Violent Patriot stars Vittorio Gassman as Giovanni De Medici, Constance Smith as Emma Caldana, Gérard Landry as Gasparo and Anna Maria Ferrero as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Violent Patriot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Violent Patriot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Violent Patriot tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Violent Patriot (1956)?
- In US, The Violent Patriot is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Violent Patriot worth watching?
- The Violent Patriot holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Violent Patriot?
- The Violent Patriot stars Vittorio Gassman, Constance Smith, Gérard Landry, Anna Maria Ferrero and Philippe Hersent.
- When was The Violent Patriot released?
- The Violent Patriot was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.