Caliber 9 (1972)
Kernel Score: 83% · 270 ratings
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1972-02-15
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch Caliber 9
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Just out of prison, ex-con Ugo Piazza meets his former employer, a psychopathic gangster Rocco who enjoys sick violence and torture. Both the gangsters and the police believe Ugo has hidden $300,000 that should have gone to an American drug syndicate boss.
Caliber 9 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Caliber 9 (1972) is a violent Italian crime thriller about an ex-con caught between a psychopathic gangster and police over hidden drug money.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Features gunfights, brutality, and torture from a 'psychopathic gangster,' typical of a hard-edged 1970s crime thriller.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Fernando Di Leo
Cast
- Gastone Moschin as Ugo Piazza
- Barbara Bouchet as Nelly Bordon
- Mario Adorf as Rocco Musco
- Frank Wolff as Police Commissioner
- Luigi Pistilli as Mercuri
- Ivo Garrani as Don Vincenzo
- Lionel Stander as L'Americano / The Mikado
- Philippe Leroy as Chino
- Mario Novelli as Pasquale Tallarico
- Giuseppe Castellano as Nicola
Caliber 9 FAQ
Is Caliber 9 good?
Caliber 9 has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 270 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Caliber 9?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Caliber 9 OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Caliber 9 (1972) is a violent Italian crime thriller about an ex-con caught between a psychopathic gangster and police over hidden drug money.
What movies are like Caliber 9?
If you liked Caliber 9, try Election, Election 2, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil and Miller's Crossing.