To Save Nine (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, To Save Nine is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lina Wertmüller.
What it’s about. Originally titled simply Decimo Clandestino, this Lina Wertmuller "miniature" began life as an Italian TV drama. Piera Degli Esposti plays the widowed, impoverished mother of a huge farm family. The woman moves her nine children to Bologna, where their living conditions are deplorable. To avoid a hike in rent, she tells her landlady (Dominique Sanda) that she is living alone. Also known as To Save Nine (a curiously brief English-language title for a Wertmuller film!), IL Decimo Clandestino was expanded from 60 to 90 minutes for its theatrical release.
Who’s in it. To Save Nine stars Piera Degli Esposti as Marcella Baralli, Dominique Sanda as Dame, Hartmut Becker as Herr and Susanna Marcomeni as Piera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, To Save Nine 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 To Save Nine page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Save Nine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Save Nine (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Save Nine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Save Nine worth watching?
- To Save Nine holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Save Nine?
- To Save Nine stars Piera Degli Esposti, Dominique Sanda, Hartmut Becker, Susanna Marcomeni and Giorgio Trestini.
- When was To Save Nine released?
- To Save Nine was released in 1989.