The Ploy (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, The Ploy is a drama and history film directed by David Grieco, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of '75 Pier Paolo Pasolini's film, "Salò", is stolen from the lab where he is editing it. This is just the first step of an intricate plan that will bring the great poet to his violent death.
Who’s in it. The Ploy stars Massimo Ranieri as Pier Paolo Pasolini, Libero De Rienzo as Antonio, Matteo Taranto as Sergio and François-Xavier Demaison as Moreau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Ploy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ploy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ploy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ploy (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ploy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ploy worth watching?
- The Ploy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ploy?
- The Ploy stars Massimo Ranieri, Libero De Rienzo, Matteo Taranto, François-Xavier Demaison and Milena Vukotić.
- When was The Ploy released?
- The Ploy was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.