The Damned (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1969, The Damned is a drama, war and history film directed by Luchino Visconti, running about 157 minutes. “He was soon to become the second most powerful man in Nazi Germany.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the early days of Nazi Germany, a powerful noble family must adjust to life under the new dictatorship regime.
Who’s in it. The Damned stars Dirk Bogarde as Frederick Bruckmann, Ingrid Thulin as Sophie Von Essenbeck, Helmut Griem as Aschenbach and Helmut Berger as Martin Von Essenbeck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Damned has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Damned page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Damned tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Damned (1969)?
- In GB, The Damned is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Damned worth watching?
- The Damned holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Damned?
- The Damned stars Dirk Bogarde, Ingrid Thulin, Helmut Griem, Helmut Berger and Charlotte Rampling.
- When was The Damned released?
- The Damned was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.