Hannibal (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1959, Hannibal is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia, running about 90 minutes. “Hannibal and His Fantastic Elephant Army That Clobbered Half the World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Carthaginian general attempts to cross the Alps with an army of elephants in order to conquer Rome.
Who’s in it. Hannibal stars Victor Mature as Hannibal, Gabriele Ferzetti as Senator Quintus Fabius, Rita Gam as Sylvia and Milly Vitale as Danila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hannibal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hannibal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hannibal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hannibal (1959)?
- In US, Hannibal is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hannibal worth watching?
- Hannibal holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hannibal?
- Hannibal stars Victor Mature, Gabriele Ferzetti, Rita Gam, Milly Vitale and Rik Battaglia.
- When was Hannibal released?
- Hannibal was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.