Love Sacrifice (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1976, Love Sacrifice is a comedy film directed by Bruno Mattei, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Leonidas, of noble lineage but poor, serves in the house of Count Aristide Of the Fava Dongo, waiting patiently for his death to arrive. He dies at last, but rumors reveal that, on his deathbed, the Count has decided to leave everything to Marco (Claudio Ercoli), his illegitimate and retarded son who secretly grew up in a boarding school. In the meantime, the whole family of Leonida moves to the luxurious estate as for certainly no one wants to miss out on this wealth opportunity...
Who’s in it. Love Sacrifice stars Ziggy Zanger as Nicoletta Fava Del Dongo, Gino Pagnani as Leonida Fava Del Dongo, Ria De Simone as Elvira - Wife of Leonida and Paola Maiolini as Ornella Fischietti - The maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Love Sacrifice 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 Love Sacrifice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Sacrifice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Sacrifice (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Sacrifice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Sacrifice worth watching?
- Love Sacrifice holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Sacrifice?
- Love Sacrifice stars Ziggy Zanger, Gino Pagnani, Ria De Simone, Paola Maiolini and Tommy Polgár.
- When was Love Sacrifice released?
- Love Sacrifice was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.