The Wastrel
1961, Italian. Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.
Two people submerged in an ocean of love and hate!
A wealthy and self-serving man, sets out on a perilous ocean voyage with his son. An unexpected incident with the vessel causes him to reflect on his not so perfect life.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mihalis KakogiannisDirector
- Ellie LambetiLiana Bell
- Van HeflinDuncan Bell
- Michael StellmanBell's Son
- Franco FabriziRudi Veronese
- Fosco GiachettiCaptain Hugh Hardy
- Tiberio MitriMacniff
- Paul MüllerFatso
- Clelia MataniaBetsy
- Aldo PiniDoc
- Annie GorassiniMonique invitata alla festa
- Anna Maria SurdoYvette
- Francesco TensiIl governatore
Details
- Released
- 24 February 1961
- Original title
- Il relitto
- Country
- Cyprus, Italy
- Written by
- Mihalis Kakogiannis, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
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What The Wastrel is based on
The Wastrel is adapted from a novel.
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The Wastrel runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is The Wastrel on?
The Wastrel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 February 1961. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wastrel?
If you liked The Wastrel, try The Poseidon Adventure, Tetro, Moby Dick.
Who directed The Wastrel?
The Wastrel (1961) was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis and stars Ellie Lambeti, Van Heflin, Michael Stellman.
What is The Wastrel based on?
The Wastrel is adapted from a novel.