Abandoned (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1955, Abandoned is a drama, war and romance film directed by Francesco Maselli, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of rich young intellectuals hiding from the war in rural Italy play at being partisans when some disbanded soldiers and some refugees ask them for shelter in their villa. The young and aristocratic Andrea strikes up a friendship with a peasant girl, Lucia. Then the Germans suddenly appear, looking for the real partisans, and the time comes for serious decisions.
Who’s in it. Abandoned stars Lucía Bosè as Lucia, Isa Miranda as Contessa Luisa, Jean-Pierre Mocky as Andrea and Goliarda Sapienza as Lucia's Aunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Abandoned has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abandoned page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abandoned tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abandoned (1955)?
- In US, Abandoned is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abandoned worth watching?
- Abandoned holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abandoned?
- Abandoned stars Lucía Bosè, Isa Miranda, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Goliarda Sapienza and Anthony Steffen.