Movie

The Machine That Kills Bad People

★ 6.8(44)19521h 25m

The Machine That Kills Bad People is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in United Kingdom. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roberto Rossellini
Release date: 1952-05-14
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Tevere Film

About The Machine That Kills Bad People

The Machine That Kills Bad People is a 1952 movie in the Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Giovanni Amato, Marilyn Buferd and Pietro Carloni. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 44 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Machine That Kills Bad People in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Amalfi, a village on the Italian coast, an old man who seems to have strange powers gives Celestino Esposito, the local photographer, a dangerous ability.

Cast

Giovanni Amato

The Mayor

Marilyn Buferd

American Girl

Pietro Carloni

Joseph Falletta

Joe

Gennaro Pisano

Celestino Esposito

Helen Tubbs

American Girl's Mother

William Tubbs

American Girl's Father

Clara Bindi

Giulietta Del Bello (uncredited)

Camillo Buonanni

(uncredited)

Giacomo Furia

Romano Cuccurullo (uncredited)

Aldo Giuffrè

(uncredited)

Carlo Giuffrè

(uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Machine That Kills Bad People in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Machine That Kills Bad People on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

Is The Machine That Kills Bad People on Netflix?+

The Machine That Kills Bad People is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

How long is The Machine That Kills Bad People?+

The Machine That Kills Bad People has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Machine That Kills Bad People?+

The Machine That Kills Bad People stars Giovanni Amato, Marilyn Buferd, Pietro Carloni, Joseph Falletta and Gennaro Pisano.

When did The Machine That Kills Bad People come out?+

The Machine That Kills Bad People is a 1952 movie directed by Roberto Rossellini.

What genre is The Machine That Kills Bad People?+

The Machine That Kills Bad People is Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Machine That Kills Bad People?+

The Machine That Kills Bad People was directed by Roberto Rossellini.