It Happened in '43 (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1960, It Happened in '43 is a drama, war and romance film directed by Florestano Vancini, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. 1943. The affair between Anna, unhappily married to wheelchair-bound Pino, and deserter Franco unfolds in foggy Ferrara, intertwining with the power struggle taking place within local Fascist ranks that culminates in a massacre of civilians, including Franco's father – Pino sees it all from his window, but will he tell anyone?
Who’s in it. It Happened in '43 stars Belinda Lee as Anna, Enrico Maria Salerno as Pino Barilari, Gabriele Ferzetti as Franco Villani and Andrea Checchi as Pharmacist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, It Happened in '43 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Happened in '43 page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Happened in '43 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Happened in '43 (1960)?
- In US, It Happened in '43 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Happened in '43 worth watching?
- It Happened in '43 holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It Happened in '43?
- It Happened in '43 stars Belinda Lee, Enrico Maria Salerno, Gabriele Ferzetti, Andrea Checchi and Nerio Bernardi.
- When was It Happened in '43 released?
- It Happened in '43 was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.