What Is to Be Done? (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1972, What Is to Be Done? is a drama film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Mordant, self-aware, freighted with sensitivity toward Chile’s problem, wary of caricature, disposed toward consciousness of human fallibility, it is a deft blend of fiction and documentary set in the tumultuous days leading up to the election of Salvador Allende in 1970.
Who’s in it. What Is to Be Done? stars Sandra Archer as Suzanne McCloud, Aníbal Reyna as SImon Vallejo, Richard Stahl as Martin Scott Bradford and Luis Alarcón as Osvaldo Alarcon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, What Is to Be Done? 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 What Is to Be Done? page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Is to Be Done? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Is to Be Done? (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What Is to Be Done? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What Is to Be Done? worth watching?
- What Is to Be Done? holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Is to Be Done??
- What Is to Be Done? stars Sandra Archer, Aníbal Reyna, Richard Stahl, Luis Alarcón and Gabriel Pena.
- When was What Is to Be Done? released?
- What Is to Be Done? was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.