Last Angels (1978): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1978, Last Angels is a drama film directed by Enzo Doria, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. Elisabeth and Massimo have been separated for two years and decide to affirm their independence with a divorce. The person who suffers the most from the situation is their son Marco, who normally lives with his father in a beautiful, but lonely country house. Marco's only satisfaction comes from riding his horse Socrates around the countryside, but Massimo sends the horse to his father-in-law in Sicily when, tired of solitude, he decides to sell everything and move into town. At this point, Marco, who has by chance witnessed the kidnapping and release of Gilberto, decides to flee and pretend he has been kidnapped to gain his parents' attention. His journey to Sicily, where his maternal grandfather lives near Ragusa, is crammed full of adventures, but the child makes it in the end, thanks to Rocco, a Neapolitan street urchin, who befriends him.

Who’s in it. Last Angels stars Nathalie Delon as Elisabetta, Philippe Leroy as Massimo, Alessandro Doria as Marco and Flavio Colombaioni as Rocco, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Last Angels 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 Last Angels page.

If you liked it. Fans of Last Angels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.