The Machine That Kills Bad People
1952, Italian. Directed by Roberto Rossellini.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Machine That Kills Bad People
The Machine That Kills Bad People is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roberto RosselliniDirector
- Giovanni AmatoThe Mayor
- Marilyn BuferdAmerican Girl
- Pietro CarloniCast
- Joseph FallettaJoe
- Gennaro PisanoCelestino Esposito
- Helen TubbsAmerican Girl's Mother
- William TubbsAmerican Girl's Father
- Clara BindiGiulietta Del Bello (uncredited)
- Camillo Buonanni(uncredited)
- Giacomo FuriaRomano Cuccurullo (uncredited)
- Aldo Giuffrè(uncredited)
- Carlo Giuffrè(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 May 1952
- Original title
- La macchina ammazzacattivi
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Giancarlo Vigorelli, Liana Ferri, Sergio Amidei
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The Machine That Kills Bad People: quick answers
Is The Machine That Kills Bad People worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Machine That Kills Bad People?
The Machine That Kills Bad People runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Machine That Kills Bad People have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Machine That Kills Bad People. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Machine That Kills Bad People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Machine That Kills Bad People yet.
Which OTT platform is The Machine That Kills Bad People on?
The Machine That Kills Bad People is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Machine That Kills Bad People?
If you liked The Machine That Kills Bad People, try To Want to Fly, My Wife is a Witch, Slumberland.
Who directed The Machine That Kills Bad People?
The Machine That Kills Bad People (1952) was directed by Roberto Rossellini and stars Giovanni Amato, Marilyn Buferd, Pietro Carloni.