Movie

Escalation

“They tried to turn him into a sexual square!”

★ 6.7(7)19681h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Roberto Faenza
Release date: 1968-02-29
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Cemo Film

About Escalation

Escalation is a 1968 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Roberto Faenza, starring Claudine Auger, Lino Capolicchio and Gabriele Ferzetti. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escalation in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

1968, London. Luca is living his 'swinging' years away from duties, while his father wants him to take the reins of the family business. He plots to have him kidnapped and placed in a sanitarium, where the young man undergoes electroshock therapy until 'normalised'. Luca is then made to marry a woman who is actually a psychiatrist hired to turn him into a perfect businessman.

Cast

Claudine Auger

Carla Maria Mannini

Lino Capolicchio

Luca Lambertinghi

Gabriele Ferzetti

Augusto Lambertinghi

Didi Perego

Private investigator

Leopoldo Trieste

Priest / Guru

Paola Corinti

Augusto's lover

Dada Gallotti

Nurse

Harold Null

Police sergeant

Jacqueline Perrier

Valeria Lambertenghi

Michele Riccardini

Detective

Antonietta Fiorito

Lambertenghi employee

Madeline Smith

Themes & keywords

counter-culturemay 68hippie art

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escalation in Canada?+

Escalation is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Escalation on Netflix?+

Escalation is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Escalation?+

Escalation has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Escalation?+

Escalation stars Claudine Auger, Lino Capolicchio, Gabriele Ferzetti, Didi Perego and Leopoldo Trieste.

When did Escalation come out?+

Escalation is a 1968 movie directed by Roberto Faenza.

What genre is Escalation?+

Escalation is Comedy film.

Who directed Escalation?+

Escalation was directed by Roberto Faenza.