Burn!
1969, Italian. Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
The man who sells war.
The professional mercenary Sir William Walker instigates a slave revolt on the Caribbean island of Queimada in order to help improve the British sugar trade. Years later he is sent again to deal with the same rebels that he built up because they have seized too much power that now threatens British sugar interests.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Burn!
Burn! is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gillo PontecorvoDirector
- Marlon BrandoSir William Walker
- Evaristo MárquezJosé Dolores
- Renato SalvatoriTeddy Sanchez
- Dana GhiaFrancesca
- Valeria Ferran WananiGuarina
- Giampiero AlbertiniHenry Thompson
- Norman HillShelton
- Thomas LyonsGen. Alonso Prada
- Carlo PalmucciJack
- Enrico CesarettiCast
- Joseph Patrick PersaudCast
- Álvaro MedranoSoldier
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1969
- Original title
- Queimada
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Giorgio Arlorio, Franco Solinas
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Burn!: quick answers
Is Burn! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Burn!?
Burn! runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Burn! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Burn!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Burn! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Burn! yet.
Which OTT platform is Burn! on?
Burn! is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Burn!?
If you liked Burn!, try The Battle of Algiers, Zulu, Lines of Wellington.
Who directed Burn!?
Burn! (1969) was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and stars Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori.