The Great Kidnapping (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, The Great Kidnapping is a crime film directed by Roberto Infascelli, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In early seventies Italy, plagued by criminality and political terrorism, a fearless police commissioner is sent to restore law and order in a northern industrial town devastated by a recent wave of violence and kidnappings..
Who’s in it. The Great Kidnapping stars Enrico Maria Salerno as Cardone, Lee J. Cobb as Jovine, Jean Sorel as Alosi and Luciana Paluzzi as Renata Boletti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Great Kidnapping has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 The Great Kidnapping page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Kidnapping tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Kidnapping (1973)?
- In US, The Great Kidnapping is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 The Great Kidnapping worth watching?
- The Great Kidnapping holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Kidnapping?
- The Great Kidnapping stars Enrico Maria Salerno, Lee J. Cobb, Jean Sorel, Luciana Paluzzi and Claudio Gora.