The Organizer (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1963, The Organizer is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 128 minutes. “Drama...Comedy...Power...Wit...Impact...A Remarkable Film!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of exploited textile factory workers in Turin, Italy at the turn of the century and their beginnings of their fight for better working conditions. Professor Sinigaglia (Marcello Mastroianni) is sent by (presumably) the Socialists to help them organize their strike and give form to their struggle
Who’s in it. The Organizer stars Marcello Mastroianni as Professor Sinigaglia, Renato Salvatori as Raoul, Gabriella Giorgelli as Adele and Folco Lulli as Pautasso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Organizer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Organizer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Organizer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Organizer (1963)?
- In US, The Organizer is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Organizer worth watching?
- The Organizer holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Organizer?
- The Organizer stars Marcello Mastroianni, Renato Salvatori, Gabriella Giorgelli, Folco Lulli and Bernard Blier.
- When was The Organizer released?
- The Organizer was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.