Downtown (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 5.6

Downtown poster

Released in 1975, Downtown is a comedy and crime film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. A private eye who's over his head in debt takes on a job snapping photos of his client's rich husband in bed with another woman. But when the husband winds up with three bullet holes that seem to have come from the private eye's own gun, he's got to prove he's not the murderer meanwhile getting tangled deeper in a web of deceit, lies, and steamy night club dancers!

Who’s in it. Downtown stars Jesús Franco as Al Pereira, Lina Romay as Cynthia, Paul Müller as Inspector Mendoza and Martine Stedil as Lola, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Downtown 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 Downtown page.

If you liked it. Fans of Downtown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Downtown (1975)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Downtown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Downtown worth watching?
Downtown holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Downtown?
Downtown stars Jesús Franco, Lina Romay, Paul Müller, Martine Stedil and Beni Cardoso.
When was Downtown released?
Downtown was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.