Massacre Play (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1989, Massacre Play is a drama film directed by Damiano Damiani, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Film makers Clem Da Silva (Tomas Milian) and Theo Steiner (Elliott Gould) are childhood friends, although now estranged. While both are gifted and equally passionate about cinema, their destinies couldn’t have been any different – multiple Oscar winner Theo is successful and admired around the world, whereas few have ever heard of Clem, because he often gets to work only for television. Clem has accused Theo of plagiarising his ideas that, to add insult to injury, went on to win awards.
Who’s in it. Massacre Play stars Elliott Gould as Theo, Tomas Milian as Clem, Nathalie Baye and John Steiner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Massacre Play has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Massacre Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Massacre Play tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Massacre Play (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Massacre Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Massacre Play worth watching?
- Massacre Play holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Massacre Play?
- Massacre Play stars Elliott Gould, Tomas Milian, Nathalie Baye, John Steiner and Eva Robin's.