1870 (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, 1870 is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Alfredo Giannetti, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Rome, 1870. Opponents of the church power are being sent to prison. Some of the exhausted prisoners are asking for the mercy of Pope. Others, like Augusto Parenti, prefer to fight for their rights until the end. His wife, Teresa is a simple woman, who gets involved with the rebels.
Who’s in it. 1870 stars Anna Magnani as Teresa Parenti, Marcello Mastroianni as Augusto Parenti, Mario Carotenuto as Don Aldo and Osvaldo Ruggeri as Nino Colasanti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 1870 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 1870 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1870 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1870 (1972)?
- In US, 1870 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 1870 worth watching?
- 1870 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 1870?
- 1870 stars Anna Magnani, Marcello Mastroianni, Mario Carotenuto, Osvaldo Ruggeri and Ermelinda De Felice.