Ankle Bone (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1968, Ankle Bone is a drama and crime film directed by Guy Casaril, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. While escaping from prison to be with her lesbian friend, a 19-year-old girl breaks her ankle and is picked up by an ex-con, with whom she begins a passionate affair. She finally turns to prostitution and robbery to support herself.
Who’s in it. Ankle Bone stars Horst Buchholz as Julien, Georges Géret as Jean, Claude Génia as Mutter and Jürgen Draeger as Pedro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Ankle Bone has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ankle Bone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ankle Bone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ankle Bone (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ankle Bone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ankle Bone worth watching?
- Ankle Bone holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ankle Bone?
- Ankle Bone stars Horst Buchholz, Georges Géret, Claude Génia, Jürgen Draeger and Brigitte Grothum.
- When was Ankle Bone released?
- Ankle Bone was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.