The Commandant (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1963, The Commandant is a comedy film directed by Paolo Heusch, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The retired general Antonio Cavalli is a nuisance to his family: to his wife Francesca who still works, to his son and to his daughter-in-law. Then he finds a job in a building firm. Only by chance Cavalli finds out that his salary is paid by his wife to keep him busy. But the general is well known as a very reliable man, and Sandrelli, the firm's owner, uses him and his name to win a valuable contract. When Sandrelli is arrested, the general finds the money to honour his debt but he is robbed while he is going to the bank...
Who’s in it. The Commandant stars Totò as Col. Antonio Cavalli, Andreina Pagnani as Francesca Cavalli, Mario Castellani as Castelletti and Britt Ekland as Iris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Commandant 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 Commandant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Commandant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Commandant (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Commandant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Commandant worth watching?
- The Commandant holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Commandant?
- The Commandant stars Totò, Andreina Pagnani, Mario Castellani, Britt Ekland and Franco Fabrizi.
- When was The Commandant released?
- The Commandant was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.