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Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1976)

“The final vision of a controversial filmmaker.”

6.3/10 · 2,376 votes 1h 57m DramaHorrorWar

#23 of 23 films from 1976 #3133 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini · Written by Pier Paolo Pasolini, Pupi Avati, Sergio Citti, Donatien Alphonse François de Sade

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Overview

Four corrupted fascist libertines round up 9 teenage boys and girls and subject them to 120 days of sadistic physical, mental and sexual torture.

Cast

Paolo Bonacellias The Duke
Giorgio Cataldias The Bishop
Uberto Paolo Quintavalleas The Magistrate
Aldo Vallettias The President
Caterina Borattoas Signora Castelli
Elsa De Giorgias Signora Maggi
Hélène Surgèreas Signora Vaccari
Sonia Saviangeas The Pianist
Sergio Fascettias Sergio
Bruno Mussoas Carlo Porro
Antonio Orlandoas Tonino
Claudio Cicchettias Male Victim
Franco Merlias Male Victim
Umberto Chessarias Male Victim

Facts

Release dateJanuary 10, 1976
Runtime117 min (1h 57m) — about the same as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresDrama, Horror, War
Original titleSalò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma
LanguageIT
Budget$800,000
Box office$1,800,000 (2.3× budget)
IMDbtt0073650

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AccattoneAccattone1961 · ★ 7.7 · 1h 57m

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Questions

How long is Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom?
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Is Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 2,376 votes, which places it #23 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 4%) and #3133 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom?
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Accattone (1961).
Who stars in Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom?
Paolo Bonacelli as The Duke; Giorgio Cataldi as The Bishop; Uberto Paolo Quintavalle as The Magistrate; Aldo Valletti as The President; Caterina Boratto as Signora Castelli; Elsa De Giorgi as Signora Maggi.
Where can I watch the trailer for Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85473.

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