Sacco & Vanzetti (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1971, Sacco & Vanzetti is a drama, crime and history film directed by Giuliano Montaldo, running about 125 minutes. “The Murders that shocked the Nation. The Trial that still shakes the World.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Boston, 1920. Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti are charged and unfairly tried for murder on the basis of their anarchic political convictions.
Who’s in it. Sacco & Vanzetti stars Gian Maria Volonté as Bartolomeo Vanzetti, Riccardo Cucciolla as Nicola Sacco, Cyril Cusack as Frederick Katzmann and Rosanna Fratello as Rosa Sacco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Sacco & Vanzetti has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sacco & Vanzetti page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sacco & Vanzetti tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)?
- In US, Sacco & Vanzetti is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sacco & Vanzetti worth watching?
- Sacco & Vanzetti holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sacco & Vanzetti?
- Sacco & Vanzetti stars Gian Maria Volonté, Riccardo Cucciolla, Cyril Cusack, Rosanna Fratello and Geoffrey Keen.
- When was Sacco & Vanzetti released?
- Sacco & Vanzetti was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.