The Inheritance (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1976, The Inheritance is a drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Rome, 1880. Gregorio Ferramonti (Anthony Quinn) has decided to close his bakery, the family business. Then he tells his sons Pippo (Gigi Proietti), Mario (Fabio Testi) and Teta that they will have to fend for themselves. But Irene (Dominique Sanda), the wife of Pippo, a beautiful, calculating and ambitious young woman, wants to take over the inheritance. Acting on intelligence, weighing every step and its consequences, she manages to convince the brothers that they must prevent at all costs that his father falls in love again to avoid the risk of losing their inheritance.
Who’s in it. The Inheritance stars Anthony Quinn as Gregorio Ferramonti, Fabio Testi as Mario Ferramonti, Dominique Sanda as Irene Carelli Ferramonti and Gigi Proietti as Pippo Ferramonti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Inheritance has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Inheritance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Inheritance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Inheritance (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Inheritance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Inheritance worth watching?
- The Inheritance holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Inheritance?
- The Inheritance stars Anthony Quinn, Fabio Testi, Dominique Sanda, Gigi Proietti and Adriana Asti.
- When was The Inheritance released?
- The Inheritance was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.