The Payoff (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, The Payoff is a comedy and crime film directed by Sergio Corbucci, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Sasà Jovine (Nino Manfredi) is a self-styled lawyer involved in petty businesses with Neapolitan mobsters (camorristi). When one of his clients, don Michele Miletti (Paolo Stoppa) offers him a huge bribe (mazzetta) to search for his daughter who disappeared mysteriously taking with her some hot documents, Sasà finds himself trapped into a spiral of homicides.
Who’s in it. The Payoff stars Nino Manfredi as Sasà Iovine, Ugo Tognazzi as Il Commissario Assenza, Paolo Stoppa as Don Michele Miletti and Marisa Laurito as Luisella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Payoff 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 Payoff page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Payoff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Payoff (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Payoff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Payoff worth watching?
- The Payoff holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Payoff?
- The Payoff stars Nino Manfredi, Ugo Tognazzi, Paolo Stoppa, Marisa Laurito and Imma Piro.
- When was The Payoff released?
- The Payoff was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.