Kapo(1960)
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Kapo Synopsis
Determined to survive at any price, Edith, a young Jewish woman deported to an extermination camp, manages to survive by accepting the role of kapo, a privileged prisoner whose mission is to ruthlessly guard other prisoners.
Kapo (1960) is a drama and war film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, released on September 27, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Susan Strasberg, Laurent Terzieff, Emmanuelle Riva and Didi Perego. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Writers:
- Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo
- Producers:
- Moris Ergas
- Cinematographer:
- Aleksandar Sekulović
- Composer:
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Production:
- Cineriz, Francinex, Vides Cinematografica, Lovćen film, Zebra Film
- Status:
- Released
Kapo (1960) Trailer
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Kapo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Strasberg
as Edith
Laurent Terzieff
as Sascha
Emmanuelle Riva
as Terese
Didi Perego
as Sofia
Gianni Garko
as Karl
- Annabella Besi
Annabella Besi
as Carole
Graziella Galvani
as Isabelle
Paola Pitagora
as Georgette
- Eleonora Bellinzaghi
Eleonora Bellinzaghi
Bruno Scipioni
Dragomir Felba
- Mira Dinulović
Mira Dinulović
Key crew
Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, written by Franco Solinas and Gillo Pontecorvo, produced by Moris Ergas.
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Kapo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 81 ratings.
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Kapo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kapo online?
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Kapo (1960) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kapo?
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The main cast of Kapo (1960) includes Susan Strasberg, Laurent Terzieff, Emmanuelle Riva, Didi Perego and Gianni Garko. The film was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kapo released?
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Kapo was released on September 27, 1960 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Kapo worth watching?
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Kapo (1960) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kapo?
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Yes. The official Kapo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.