Kapo (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1960, Kapo is a drama, war and history film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Determined to survive at any price, Edith, a young Jewish woman deported to an extermination camp, manages to survive by accepting the role of kapo, a privileged prisoner whose mission is to ruthlessly guard other prisoners.
Who’s in it. Kapo stars Susan Strasberg as Edith, Laurent Terzieff as Sascha, Emmanuelle Riva as Terese and Didi Perego as Sofia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Kapo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kapo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kapo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kapo (1960)?
- In US, Kapo is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kapo worth watching?
- Kapo holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kapo?
- Kapo stars Susan Strasberg, Laurent Terzieff, Emmanuelle Riva, Didi Perego and Gianni Garko.
- When was Kapo released?
- Kapo was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.