The Punishment (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1976, The Punishment is a drama film directed by Sergiu Nicolaescu, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1919 at the end of WW1 Romanian peasant Manolache Preda returns to his native village where he finds his woman taken by another and his land sold to the local landowner.
Who’s in it. The Punishment stars Sergiu Nicolaescu as Procurorul Tudor Marian, Amza Pellea as țăranul Manolache Preda, Ernest Maftei as cantonierul Sava Petrache and Gheorghe Dinică as Ion, Seful de Post de Jandarmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Punishment has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Punishment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Punishment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Punishment (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Punishment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Punishment worth watching?
- The Punishment holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Punishment?
- The Punishment stars Sergiu Nicolaescu, Amza Pellea, Ernest Maftei, Gheorghe Dinică and Aimee Iacobescu.
- When was The Punishment released?
- The Punishment was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.