The Vicious Years (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1950, The Vicious Years is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Florey, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Mario, an Italian war orphan, sees Luca Rossi commit a murder. Eager for a home and family life, Mario promises not to tell the police if Luca takes him into his household and family. Luca fears and hates Mario, but his father, mother and sister all come to love him.
Who’s in it. The Vicious Years stars Tommy Cook as Mario, Sybil Merritt as Dina Rossi, Eduard Franz as Emilio Rossi and Gar Moore as Luca Rossi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Vicious Years has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vicious Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vicious Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vicious Years (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vicious Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Vicious Years worth watching?
- The Vicious Years holds an audience score of 5.0 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 The Vicious Years?
- The Vicious Years stars Tommy Cook, Sybil Merritt, Eduard Franz, Gar Moore and Anthony Ross.
- When was The Vicious Years released?
- The Vicious Years was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.