Love and Anarchy (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1973, Love and Anarchy is a drama film directed by Lina Wertmüller, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Fascist Italy before the outbreak of World War II, the story centers on Tunin, a farmer turned anarchist who stays in a brothel while preparing to kill Benito Mussolini. There he falls in love with one of the whores.
Who’s in it. Love and Anarchy stars Giancarlo Giannini as Antonio Soffiantini 'Tunin', Mariangela Melato as Salomè, Lina Polito as Tripolina and Eros Pagni as Giacinto Spatoletti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Love and Anarchy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 Love and Anarchy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and Anarchy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and Anarchy (1973)?
- In US, Love and Anarchy is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 Love and Anarchy worth watching?
- Love and Anarchy holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love and Anarchy?
- Love and Anarchy stars Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Lina Polito, Eros Pagni and Pina Cei.
- When was Love and Anarchy released?
- Love and Anarchy was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.