The Girlfriend (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1977, The Girlfriend is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Guido Zurli, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. This awesome and incredibly rare Turkish/Italian co-production, starts out as a Euro crime outing and quickly turns into a dark and sleazy House on the Edge of the Park type exploitation affair with the villain Ahmet (Piero Fabiani) taking a blind man, his daughter and niece hostage at their mansion and subjecting them to all kinds of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Turkish legend Tarik Akan plays Commissioner Murat who is out to catch Ahmet - even if it means dispensing with the rule book altogether!
Who’s in it. The Girlfriend stars George Ardisson as (as George Ardisson), Piero Fabiani as (as Peter Fabian), Karin Well and Colette Descombes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Girlfriend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girlfriend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girlfriend 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 The Girlfriend (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girlfriend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girlfriend worth watching?
- The Girlfriend holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girlfriend?
- The Girlfriend stars George Ardisson, Piero Fabiani, Karin Well, Colette Descombes and Tarık Akan.
- When was The Girlfriend released?
- The Girlfriend was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.