Escalation (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1968, Escalation is a comedy film directed by Roberto Faenza, running about 89 minutes. “They tried to turn him into a sexual square!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1968, London. Luca is living his 'swinging' years away from duties and responsibilities while his father wants him to be introduced to the family business at any cost. Luca is first forced to return to Italy, then kidnapped by his father's collaborators, placed in a sanitarium and put through electroshock therapy and other torments. Once 'normalised' Luca marries a woman who is in reality a psychologist paid by his father to brainwash him and turn him into a perfect businessman.
Who’s in it. Escalation stars Claudine Auger as Carla Maria Mannini, Lino Capolicchio as Luca Lambertinghi, Gabriele Ferzetti as Augusto Lambertinghi and Didi Perego as Private investigator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Escalation 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 Escalation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escalation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escalation (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escalation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escalation worth watching?
- Escalation holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escalation?
- Escalation stars Claudine Auger, Lino Capolicchio, Gabriele Ferzetti, Didi Perego and Leopoldo Trieste.
- When was Escalation released?
- Escalation was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.