Submission (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1976, Submission is a drama film directed by Salvatore Samperi, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. In wartime France, Pharmacist Elaine (Lisa Gastoni) begins a torrid affair with her shop assistant Armand (Franco Nero), but she soon becomes dominated by him. He demands more & more from her, humiliating her & putting her family at risk.
Who’s in it. Submission stars Lisa Gastoni as Eliane Michoud, Franco Nero as Armand, Claudia Marsani as Justine Michoud and Raymond Pellegrin as Professor Henri Michoud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Submission has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Submission page.
If you liked it. Fans of Submission tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Submission (1976)?
- In US, Submission is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Submission worth watching?
- Submission holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Submission?
- Submission stars Lisa Gastoni, Franco Nero, Claudia Marsani, Raymond Pellegrin and Andréa Ferréol.
- When was Submission released?
- Submission was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.