The Case Is Closed, Forget It (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1971, The Case Is Closed, Forget It is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Damiano Damiani, running about 106 minutes.

What it’s about. Arrested on suspicion of a hit and run, a succesful architect is put in prison awaiting trial or release. Whilst there he witnesses the grim reality of life behind bars: corrupt staff, corrupt inmates, an inhuman judicial system and the power of the Mafia.

Who’s in it. The Case Is Closed, Forget It stars Franco Nero as Vanzi, Georges Wilson as Campoloni, John Steiner as Piro and Riccardo Cucciolla as Pesenti, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Case Is Closed, Forget It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Case Is Closed, Forget It page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Case Is Closed, Forget It tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Case Is Closed, Forget It (1971)?
In US, The Case Is Closed, Forget It is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Case Is Closed, Forget It worth watching?
The Case Is Closed, Forget It holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Case Is Closed, Forget It?
The Case Is Closed, Forget It stars Franco Nero, Georges Wilson, John Steiner, Riccardo Cucciolla and Turi Ferro.
When was The Case Is Closed, Forget It released?
The Case Is Closed, Forget It was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.