My Brother Anastasia (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1973, My Brother Anastasia is a comedy and crime film directed by Steno, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Don Salvatore Anastasia, a priest in a seminary in Tropea, Calabria (Italy), gets a ticket to visit his brother in New York. He has never known him, because the brother emigrated illegally in the U.S.A. years before. Upon his arrival in America, he is greeted with much respect, as well as his brother, also from the Italian-American community of Little Italy. Enthusiastic of that, he decided to stay on as assistant pastor in the church of Saint Lucia and bring it to a new shine. Accompanied in New York, his last name, Anastasia, commands respect and, above all, opens the door hitherto locked: his brother, really, is the infamous mob boss Albert Anastasia.
Who’s in it. My Brother Anastasia stars Alberto Sordi as Father Salvatore Anastasia, Richard Conte as Alberto 'Big Al' Anastasia, Luciano Pigozzi as Pasquale and Thomas Chu as Cinese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, My Brother Anastasia 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 My Brother Anastasia page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Brother Anastasia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Brother Anastasia (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Brother Anastasia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Brother Anastasia worth watching?
- My Brother Anastasia holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Brother Anastasia?
- My Brother Anastasia stars Alberto Sordi, Richard Conte, Luciano Pigozzi, Thomas Chu and Edoardo Faieta.
- When was My Brother Anastasia released?
- My Brother Anastasia was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.