Bloody Friday (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, Bloody Friday is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Rolf Olsen, running about 94 minutes. “When terrorists rob a Bank… all hell is let loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Womanizing thug Klett is sprung from the courthouse by two accomplices, then sets about planning the big heist of a local bank, equipped with a cache of high-powered weapons he's acquired from an American army outpost. Together with his faithful protégé, who reluctantly on-boards his young girlfriend and her AWOL brother, the quartet bumble their way through the supposedly full-proof plan that aims to deliver them a cool million in cash and a new life in Australia. Predictably, things deteriorate quickly at every turn.
Who’s in it. Bloody Friday stars Raimund Harmstorf as Heinz Klett, Amadeus August as Christian Hofbauer, Gianni Macchia as Luigi Belloni and Christine Böhm as Heidi Hofbauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Bloody Friday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloody Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloody Friday tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloody Friday (1972)?
- In US, Bloody Friday is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bloody Friday worth watching?
- Bloody Friday holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bloody Friday?
- Bloody Friday stars Raimund Harmstorf, Amadeus August, Gianni Macchia, Christine Böhm and Ernst H. Hilbich.
- When was Bloody Friday released?
- Bloody Friday was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.