Greed in the Sun (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, Greed in the Sun is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Marec, a truck driver is sent by his boss to track down through the Morroccan desert a reckless youngster who stole a brand-new truck and its payload. Riddled with bad luck, Marec will face the dangers of the desert, as well as a fishy partner, and a reluctant, misogynist tow-truck helper until the climactic fight.
Who’s in it. Greed in the Sun stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Rocco, Lino Ventura as Hervé Marec, aka 'Le plouc', Bernard Blier as Mitch-Mitch and Andréa Parisy as Pepa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Greed in the Sun has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Greed in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Greed in the Sun 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 Greed in the Sun (1964)?
- In US, Greed in the Sun is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Greed in the Sun worth watching?
- Greed in the Sun holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Greed in the Sun?
- Greed in the Sun stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Lino Ventura, Bernard Blier, Andréa Parisy and Gert Fröbe.
- When was Greed in the Sun released?
- Greed in the Sun was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.