A Man on His Knees (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1979, A Man on His Knees is a thriller film directed by Damiano Damiani, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Nino, a regular working-class guy, finds that a hitman has been hired to kill him. He discovers that a wealthy woman has been kidnapped and that everyone who was involved in it is being killed off. However, Nino had nothing to do with the kidnapping and has to find out who has sent the killers and stop them before it's too late.
Who’s in it. A Man on His Knees stars Giuliano Gemma as Nino Peralta, Eleonora Giorgi as Lucia Peralta, Michele Placido as Antonio Platamona and Tano Cimarosa as Sebastiano Colicchia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Man on His Knees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man on His Knees page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man on His Knees tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man on His Knees (1979)?
- In US, A Man on His Knees is available to stream on Philo, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man on His Knees worth watching?
- A Man on His Knees holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man on His Knees?
- A Man on His Knees stars Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Giorgi, Michele Placido, Tano Cimarosa and Ettore Manni.
- When was A Man on His Knees released?
- A Man on His Knees was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.