La Sfida (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1958, La Sfida is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Vito Polara is ambitious and wants to get as more power and money as possible. He decides to leave the cigarette smuggling and try to get the total control of the regional fruit and vegetable distribution considered more profitable. He looks for the help of a rural crime Boss.
Who’s in it. La Sfida stars Rosanna Schiaffino as Assunta, José Suárez as Vito Polara, Nino Vingelli as Gennaro and Decimo Cristiani as Salvatore Ajello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, La Sfida 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 La Sfida page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Sfida tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Sfida (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La Sfida change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La Sfida worth watching?
- La Sfida holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Sfida?
- La Sfida stars Rosanna Schiaffino, José Suárez, Nino Vingelli, Decimo Cristiani and José Jaspe.
- When was La Sfida released?
- La Sfida was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.