Kapo
Originally released in 1960. Kapo is a drama/war film. directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Starring Susan Strasberg, Laurent Terzieff, and Emmanuelle Riva
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (80 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cineriz
- Francinex
- Vides Cinematografica
- LovΔen film
- Zebra Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kapo about?
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 ruthle...
Who directed Kapo?
Kapo was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
How long is Kapo?
Kapo has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Kapo released?
Kapo was released on September 27, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kapo?
The main cast of Kapo includes Susan Strasberg, Laurent Terzieff, Emmanuelle Riva, Didi Perego, Gianni Garko.