Kapo
1960, Italian. Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Determined to survive at any price, Edith, a young Jewish woman deported to an extermination camp, manages to survive by accepting the role of kapo, a privileged prisoner whose mission is to ruthlessly guard other prisoners.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Kapo
Kapo is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1960
- Original title
- Kapò
- Country
- France, Italy, Yugoslavia
- Written by
- Franco Solinas, Gillo Pontecorvo
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Kapo: quick answers
Is Kapo worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kapo?
Kapo runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Kapo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kapo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kapo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Kapo yet.
Which OTT platform is Kapo on?
Kapo is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kapo?
If you liked Kapo, try Passenger, The Fifth Horseman Is Fear, Diamonds of the Night.
Who directed Kapo?
Kapo (1960) was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and stars Susan Strasberg, Laurent Terzieff, Emmanuelle Riva.