What?(1972)
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What? Synopsis
A young American woman traveling through Italy finds herself in a strange Mediterranean villa where nothing seems quite right.
What? (1972) is a comedy film directed by Roman Polanski, released on December 7, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Marcello Mastroianni, Sydne Rome, Hugh Griffith and Guido Alberti. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Roman Polanski
- Writers:
- Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach
- Producers:
- Carlo Ponti
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Ruzzolini
- Composer:
- Claudio Gizzi
- Production:
- Les Films Concordia, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, C. C. Champion
- Status:
- Released
What? (1972) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for What? before you stream it.
What? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marcello Mastroianni
as Alex
Sydne Rome
as Nancy
Hugh Griffith
as Joseph Noblart
Guido Alberti
as Priest
Henning Schlüter
as Catone
- Gianfranco Piacentini
Gianfranco Piacentini
as Tony
- Christiane Barry
Christiane Barry
as Dresser
Pietro Tordi
as Man-Servant
Mogens von Gadow
as German
Dieter Hallervorden
as German
Romolo Valli
as Giovanni
Roman Polanski
as Mosquito
Key crew
Directed by Roman Polanski, written by Roman Polanski and Gérard Brach, produced by Carlo Ponti.
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What? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 142 ratings.
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What? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch What? online?
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What? (1972) is available to stream on FlixFling and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in What??
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The main cast of What? (1972) includes Marcello Mastroianni, Sydne Rome, Hugh Griffith, Guido Alberti and Henning Schlüter. The film was directed by Roman Polanski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was What? released?
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What? was released on December 7, 1972 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is What? worth watching?
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What? (1972) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for What??
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Yes. The official What? trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.