The Other Christopher (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, The Other Christopher is a drama and fantasy film directed by Armand Gatti, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. The dictator Anastasio rules with an iron fist backed by business-men making deals and speeches about building canals, completely disconnected from the chaos amongst the population. Anastasio is rumored to have died after an incident with a mirror and a violent confrontation after literally crowing as a cock amongst his chicken followers. The afterlife is shown as a casino where Anastasio strong-arms his way into heaven. Divination is used to find the next dictator, and a sailor and his black, peasant sidekick find themselves attempting to start a revolution with an organ, dragging it through the countryside, as the movie explores the country, culture and music.
Who’s in it. The Other Christopher stars Jean Bouise as Cristobal, Marc Dudicourt as Dictator Anastasio, Alden Knight and Bertina Acevedo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Other Christopher 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 The Other Christopher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other Christopher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other Christopher (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Other Christopher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Other Christopher worth watching?
- The Other Christopher holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Other Christopher?
- The Other Christopher stars Jean Bouise, Marc Dudicourt, Alden Knight, Bertina Acevedo and Pierre Chaussat.
- When was The Other Christopher released?
- The Other Christopher was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.