Wake Up and Die (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1966, Wake Up and Die is a drama and crime film directed by Carlo Lizzani, running about 124 minutes. “The story of “Luciano”” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A petty hoodlum pulls jewellery store heists in broad daylight. The cop on his tail knows he has accomplices and focuses on the gangster's girl friend is his attempt to catch him.
Who’s in it. Wake Up and Die stars Robert Hoffmann as Luciano Lutring, Gian Maria Volonté as Inspector Moroni, Claudio Camaso as Franco Magni and Renato Niccolai as Comm. Giuliani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Wake Up and Die 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 Wake Up and Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wake Up and Die tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wake Up and Die (1966)?
- In US, Wake Up and Die is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wake Up and Die worth watching?
- Wake Up and Die holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wake Up and Die?
- Wake Up and Die stars Robert Hoffmann, Gian Maria Volonté, Claudio Camaso, Renato Niccolai and Ottavio Fanfani.
- When was Wake Up and Die released?
- Wake Up and Die was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.