I Am a Camera (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, I Am a Camera is a drama film directed by Henry Cornelius, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Just before the Nazis ascend to power in Berlin, Chris, an aspiring novelist from England, meets flamboyant cabaret entertainer Sally Bowles and an unusual friendship is born. As Sally feeds her extravagant tastes, Chris goes along for the ride, until their Jewish pal, Fritz, encounters trouble.
Who’s in it. I Am a Camera stars Julie Harris as Sally Bowles, Laurence Harvey as Christopher Isherwood, Shelley Winters as Natalia Landauer and Ron Randell as Clive Mortimer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, I Am a Camera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am a Camera page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am a Camera tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am a Camera (1955)?
- In GB, I Am a Camera is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Am a Camera worth watching?
- I Am a Camera holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Am a Camera?
- I Am a Camera stars Julie Harris, Laurence Harvey, Shelley Winters, Ron Randell and Lea Seidl.
- When was I Am a Camera released?
- I Am a Camera was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.