American Torso (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1975, American Torso is a drama and history film directed by Gábor Bódy, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The film depicts the lives of veterans of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution in the American Civil War, based in part on an Ambrose Bierce story. The whole film was re-edited using his own method called "light editing" in order to make it resemble a damaged silent film from the late 1800s.
Who’s in it. American Torso stars Sándor Csutoros as Fiala János, György Cserhalmi as Vereczky Ádám, András Fekete as Boldogh and Jenő Balaskó, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, American Torso has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Torso page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Torso tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Torso (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Torso change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is American Torso worth watching?
- American Torso holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Torso?
- American Torso stars Sándor Csutoros, György Cserhalmi, András Fekete, Jenő Balaskó and László Benke.
- When was American Torso released?
- American Torso was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.