Hands over the City (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1963, Hands over the City is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Prior to a city council election, the collapse of a building leaves a land developer and his political backers defending themselves against a scandal.
Who’s in it. Hands over the City stars Rod Steiger as Edoardo Nottola, Salvo Randone as Professor De Angelis, Guido Alberti as Maglione and Marcello Cannavale as Friend of Nottola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Hands over the City has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hands over the City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hands over the City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hands over the City (1963)?
- In US, Hands over the City is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hands over the City worth watching?
- Hands over the City holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hands over the City?
- Hands over the City stars Rod Steiger, Salvo Randone, Guido Alberti, Marcello Cannavale and Dante Di Pinto.
- When was Hands over the City released?
- Hands over the City was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.