Violent Saturday (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1955, Violent Saturday is a drama and crime film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 90 minutes. “The day all Hell broke loose !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three men case a small town very carefully, with plans to rob the bank on the upcoming Saturday, which turns violent and deadly.
Who’s in it. Violent Saturday stars Victor Mature as Shelley Martin, Richard Egan as Boyd Fairchild, Stephen McNally as Harper (bank robber) and Virginia Leith as Linda Sherman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Violent Saturday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violent Saturday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violent Saturday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violent Saturday (1955)?
- In US, Violent Saturday is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Violent Saturday worth watching?
- Violent Saturday holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Violent Saturday?
- Violent Saturday stars Victor Mature, Richard Egan, Stephen McNally, Virginia Leith and Tommy Noonan.
- When was Violent Saturday released?
- Violent Saturday was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.