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Movie The Rerun: 1960s

Kapò

Inside the Nazi concentration camps, a young prisoner's story unfolds among the kapos, inmates handed authority over their fellow captives.

Where to watch

We haven’t verified where Kapò is streaming in Canada yet. Check JustWatch

Our take

Inside the Nazi concentration camps, a young prisoner's story unfolds among the kapos, inmates handed authority over their fellow captives.

Why watch Gillo Pontecorvo's film was among the first narrative features to depict the Holocaust directly, and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

Cast & crew

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8½

1963 · Comedy

Quick answers

Where can I watch Kapò?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for Kapò in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is Kapò about?
Inside the Nazi concentration camps, a young prisoner's story unfolds among the kapos, inmates handed authority over their fellow captives.
Who is in the cast of Kapò?
Kapò stars Susan Strasberg, Emmanuelle Riva, Laurent Terzieff, Gianni Garko and Paola Pitagora.
Who directed Kapò?
Kapò was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
When did Kapò come out?
Kapò was released on 1 January 1959.
How long is Kapò?
Kapò runs 116 minutes (1 h 56 min).

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