Viper (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film
Released in 2000, Viper is a drama film directed by Sergio Citti, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1940’s and 50’s Sicily (Paternò), we follow the fortunes of Rosetta from the time she’s twelve (Larissa Volpentesta) and living with her drunken father Leone (Harvey Keitel) – he’d turned to alcohol to forget Rosetta’s mother, Vipera (Elide Melli), after she ran away with a fascist some time ago. Little Rosetta’s fortunes turn for the worse when she’s raped and made pregnant by another former fascist (Giancarlo Giannini), and Leone also dies after falling from his bicycle. She’s sent to live in a convent until the age of twenty one, and her newborn child will cruelly be adopted out by her visiting mother.
Who’s in it. Viper stars Harvey Keitel as Leone, Giancarlo Giannini as Guastamacchia, Elide Melli as Vipera and Larissa Volpentesta as Rosetta child, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viper (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Viper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Viper?
- Viper stars Harvey Keitel, Giancarlo Giannini, Elide Melli, Larissa Volpentesta and Annalisa Schettino.
- When was Viper released?
- Viper was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.