The Vanquished (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1953, The Vanquished is an action, drama and crime film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A trilogy of stories of well-off youths who commit murders. In the French episode, a group of high school students kill one of their colleagues for his money. In the Italian episode, a university student's involved in smuggling cigarettes. In the English episode, a lazy poet finds the body of a woman on the downs, and tries to sell his story to the press.
Who’s in it. The Vanquished stars Anna Maria Ferrero as Marina, Jean-Pierre Mocky as Pierre, Jacques Sempey as André and Henri Poirier as Georges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Vanquished 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 The Vanquished page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vanquished tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vanquished (1953)?
- In US, The Vanquished is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vanquished worth watching?
- The Vanquished holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vanquished?
- The Vanquished stars Anna Maria Ferrero, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Jacques Sempey, Henri Poirier and Evi Maltagliati.
- When was The Vanquished released?
- The Vanquished was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.