Amuck! (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1972, Amuck! is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Silvio Amadio, running about 98 minutes. “An explosion of sexual frenzy!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Greta Franklin, a beautiful American blonde, arrives on an island near Venice and rings the door-bell of Richard Stuart, a famous novelist who lives in a beautiful house with his wife Elonora. She manages to be hired as Richard's new secretary, the former one having disappeared without a trace. What Richard and Eleonora do not know - yet- is that Greta has a secret motive for taking the job: not only did she know Sally, her predecessor, but she was her lover...

Who’s in it. Amuck! stars Farley Granger as Richard Stuart, Barbara Bouchet as Greta Franklin, Rosalba Neri as Eleanora Stuart and Umberto Raho as Giovanni il maggiordomo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Amuck! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amuck! page.

If you liked it. Fans of Amuck! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Amuck! (1972)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amuck! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Amuck! worth watching?
Amuck! holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Amuck!?
Amuck! stars Farley Granger, Barbara Bouchet, Rosalba Neri, Umberto Raho and Dino Mele.
When was Amuck! released?
Amuck! was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.