Ecco (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1963, Ecco is a documentary film directed by Gianni Proia, running about 100 minutes. “An incredible orgy of sights and sounds!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary highlighting some of the oddest, strangest and more grotesque examples of human behavior. Included are a tour of the Grand Guignol theater in Paris, a man who sticks long needles through his body, reindeer being castrated, and footage of lesbians and strippers.
Who’s in it. Ecco stars George Sanders as Narrator, Rita Renoir as Striptease dancer, Laura Betti as Self and Michel Simon as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Ecco has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ecco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ecco tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ecco (1963)?
- In US, Ecco is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ecco worth watching?
- Ecco holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ecco?
- Ecco stars George Sanders, Rita Renoir, Laura Betti, Michel Simon and Reg Lewis.
- When was Ecco released?
- Ecco was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.