The Swindlers (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, The Swindlers is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Mario is in Hannover to work as a miner but after losing his job he decides to go back to Italy. When Totonno steals his passport to avoid the police and later on he offers him a new job as "magliaro" (cloth seller), Mario changes his mind and decides to follow Totonno to Hamburg. In Hamburg, Totonno and his friends have to sell Mayer's cloth, but they meet with the hostility of a Polish gang and Mario falls in love with Paula Mayer.
Who’s in it. The Swindlers stars Alberto Sordi as Totonno, Belinda Lee as Paula Meyer, Renato Salvatori as Mario Balducci and Nino Vingelli as Vincenzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Swindlers 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 Swindlers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swindlers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swindlers (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Swindlers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Swindlers worth watching?
- The Swindlers holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Swindlers?
- The Swindlers stars Alberto Sordi, Belinda Lee, Renato Salvatori, Nino Vingelli and Aldo Giuffrè.
- When was The Swindlers released?
- The Swindlers was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.