Besieged(1998)
L'assedio
Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.
Besieged Synopsis
While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her.
Besieged (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, released on February 5, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Thandiwe Newton, David Thewlis, Claudio Santamaria and John C. Ojwang. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Writers:
- Clare Peploe, James Lasdun, Bernardo Bertolucci
- Producers:
- Massimo Cortesi
- Cinematographer:
- Fabio Cianchetti
- Composer:
- Alessio Vlad
- Production:
- Fiction, Navert Film, Mediaset, BBC Film
- Status:
- Released
Besieged Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thandiwe Newton
as Shandurai
David Thewlis
as Jason Kinsky
Claudio Santamaria
as Agostino
- John C. Ojwang
John C. Ojwang
as Singer
Massimo De Rossi
as Patient
Veronica Lazăr
as piano buyer
Elena Perino
as Child at concert
Key crew
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, written by Clare Peploe, James Lasdun and Bernardo Bertolucci, produced by Massimo Cortesi.
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Besieged Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 67 ratings.
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Besieged – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Besieged online?
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Besieged (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Besieged?
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The main cast of Besieged (1998) includes Thandiwe Newton, David Thewlis, Claudio Santamaria, John C. Ojwang and Massimo De Rossi. The film was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Besieged released?
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Besieged was released on February 5, 1998 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Besieged worth watching?
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Besieged (1998) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.