The Moment of Truth (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1965, The Moment of Truth is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Miguel, a poor young man living in Franco's Spain becomes a bull fighter to escape starvation.
Who’s in it. The Moment of Truth stars Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín' as Il matador, José Gómez Sevillano as L'apoderado, Pedro «Pedrucho» Basauri as Il "Maestro" and Linda Christian as Linda, American woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Moment of Truth 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 The Moment of Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moment of Truth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moment of Truth (1965)?
- In US, The Moment of Truth is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Moment of Truth worth watching?
- The Moment of Truth holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Moment of Truth?
- The Moment of Truth stars Miguel Mateo 'Miguelín', José Gómez Sevillano, Pedro «Pedrucho» Basauri, Linda Christian and Luque Gago.
- When was The Moment of Truth released?
- The Moment of Truth was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.