Hot Blood (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1956, Hot Blood is a drama, romance and music film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 85 minutes. “When Russell Makes Love...The Screen Sizzles!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stephen Torino (Wilde), who is tricked by his brother Marco (Adler) into an arranged marriage with tempestuous Annie Caldash (Russell). Annie is willing to give the union a go, but Torino wants none of it.
Who’s in it. Hot Blood stars Jane Russell as Annie Caldash, Cornel Wilde as Stephano Torino, Luther Adler as Marco Torino and Joseph Calleia as Papa Theodore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Hot Blood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Blood (1956)?
- In GB, Hot Blood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hot Blood worth watching?
- Hot Blood holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Blood?
- Hot Blood stars Jane Russell, Cornel Wilde, Luther Adler, Joseph Calleia and James H. Russell.
- When was Hot Blood released?
- Hot Blood was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.