Empty Eyes (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1953, Empty Eyes is a drama film directed by Antonio Pietrangeli, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A young and shy girl Celestina arrives from her small home village to Rome to become a housemaid. Her inexperience and naivety causes her to change her employers quite frequently. As she is moving from one family to another she makes friends with other Roman maids and falls desperately in love with a handsome plumber Fernando. But Fernando isn't telling Celestina that he is already engaged to another woman.
Who’s in it. Empty Eyes stars Gabriele Ferzetti as Fernando Maestrelli, Irène Galter as Celestina, Pina Bottin as Marcella and Maria Pia Trepaoli as Armida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Empty Eyes 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 Empty Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empty Eyes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empty Eyes (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Empty Eyes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Empty Eyes worth watching?
- Empty Eyes 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 Empty Eyes?
- Empty Eyes stars Gabriele Ferzetti, Irène Galter, Pina Bottin, Maria Pia Trepaoli and Scilla Vannucci.