Kriminal (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Kriminal is an action, crime and mystery film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Diabolik was the "Genius of Crime", Kriminal was known as the "Genius of Evil". While the character was created after Diabolik, it was the first to make it to the big screen. Kriminal was considered more sadistic than Diabolik (though in later tales he softens up and does heroic deeds), and while we see him do some nasty, cruel things, such as the attempt to blow up his ex-wife, the steam bath death of Lady Gold and putting acid in the shaving cream can of his criminal opposite Alex; he somehow doesn't come off as vicious as he was in the fumetti.
Who’s in it. Kriminal stars Glenn Saxson as Kriminal, Helga Liné as Inge / Trude, Andrea Bosic as Inspector Milton and Ivano Staccioli as Alex Lafont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kriminal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kriminal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kriminal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kriminal (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kriminal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kriminal worth watching?
- Kriminal holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kriminal?
- Kriminal stars Glenn Saxson, Helga Liné, Andrea Bosic, Ivano Staccioli and Esmeralda Ruspoli.
- When was Kriminal released?
- Kriminal was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.