Violent City (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1970, Violent City is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Sergio Sollima, running about 103 minutes. “In a city set to explode, one man has just lit the fuse” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hitman is double-crossed by his girlfriend and barely escapes a murder attempt. He then sets out to take his revenge on the woman and the gang boss who put her up to it.
Who’s in it. Violent City stars Charles Bronson as Jeff Heston, Telly Savalas as Al Weber, Jill Ireland as Vanessa Shelton and Michel Constantin as Killain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Violent City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violent City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violent City 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violent City (1970)?
- In US, Violent City is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Violent City worth watching?
- Violent City holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violent City?
- Violent City stars Charles Bronson, Telly Savalas, Jill Ireland, Michel Constantin and Umberto Orsini.
- When was Violent City released?
- Violent City was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.