Cannabis (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 3.7

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Released in 1970, Cannabis is an action, drama and crime film directed by Pierre Koralnik, running about 95 minutes. “He's the best hit man in the business His target - THE GODFATHER... His price - one million dollars.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Serge Morgan is a killer working for the American Mafia. After performing a contract in New York for his employers, he takes the plane back to Paris and, during the flight, he gets to know Jane, the rich daughter of an ambassador. Once in Orly Airport he gets seriously wounded by the men of French drug kingpin Henri Emery. He manages to escape them though and takes refuge at Jane's. Passion sets in between the killer and the young lady. As of then, sex will be intertwined with blood and death. For better or worse...

Who’s in it. Cannabis stars Serge Gainsbourg as Serge Morgan, Jane Birkin as Jane Swenson, Paul Nicholas as Paul and Gabriele Ferzetti as Inspector Bardeche, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Cannabis has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Cannabis 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 Cannabis (1970)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cannabis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cannabis worth watching?
Cannabis holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cannabis?
Cannabis stars Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin, Paul Nicholas, Gabriele Ferzetti and Paul Albert Krumm.
When was Cannabis released?
Cannabis was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.