Time of the Wolves (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1970, Time of the Wolves is a crime film directed by Sergio Gobbi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Patterning himself after the American gangster John Dillinger, the criminal (Robert Hossein) is tracked by the inspector (Charles Aznavour), a former childhood friend. Plenty of gunplay and psychology is used to trap the killer. His only tender moments are spent with his girlfriend Stella (Virna Lisi). Dillinger is cornered by the police and kills several innocent victims in a crowd during the shootout. The mob decides to take things into their own hands as they approach the doomed man with a noose when he runs out of bullets.
Who’s in it. Time of the Wolves stars Robert Hossein as Dillinger, Charles Aznavour as Le commissaire Kramer, Virna Lisi as Stella Menzoni and Albert Minski as Hood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Time of the Wolves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time of the Wolves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time of the Wolves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time of the Wolves (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Time of the Wolves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Time of the Wolves worth watching?
- Time of the Wolves holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time of the Wolves?
- Time of the Wolves stars Robert Hossein, Charles Aznavour, Virna Lisi, Albert Minski and Albert Minski.
- When was Time of the Wolves released?
- Time of the Wolves was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.