Vendetta (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Vendetta is a drama and tv movie film directed by Nicholas Meyer, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, Vendetta tells the shocking and tragic story of a group of Sicilian immigrants working on the New Orleans docks in the 1890's. After the Chief of Police was brutally murdered, much of the city's Sicilian population was rounded up and brought in for questioning. Eventually, thirteen were formally tried for murder and nine went to trial, and while they were acquitted, a series of brutal lynchings showed they had as much to fear from the city's general populace as they did from the corrupt police force.
Who’s in it. Vendetta stars Luke Askew as William Parkerson, Clancy Brown as Chief Hennessy, Alessandro Colla as Gaspare Marchesi and Christopher Walken as James Houston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Vendetta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vendetta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vendetta tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vendetta (1999)?
- In US, Vendetta is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vendetta worth watching?
- Vendetta holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vendetta?
- Vendetta stars Luke Askew, Clancy Brown, Alessandro Colla, Christopher Walken and Andrew Connolly.
- When was Vendetta released?
- Vendetta was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.