The Assisi Underground (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1985, The Assisi Underground is a drama, war and history film directed by Alexander Ramati, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. This film sheds light on the role of the Catholic Church and the people of Assisi in rescuing Italian Jews from the Nazis in 1943.
Who’s in it. The Assisi Underground stars Ben Cross as Padre Rufino, James Mason as Bishop Nicolini, Irene Papas as Mother Giuseppina and Maximilian Schell as Col. Müller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Assisi Underground sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assisi Underground page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assisi Underground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assisi Underground (1985)?
- In US, The Assisi Underground is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Assisi Underground worth watching?
- The Assisi Underground holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Assisi Underground?
- The Assisi Underground stars Ben Cross, James Mason, Irene Papas, Maximilian Schell and Karlheinz Hackl.
- When was The Assisi Underground released?
- The Assisi Underground was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.