Besieged
Seen it?1998 | 93 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Romeo and Juliet or West Side Story, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
- Thandiwe NewtonShandurai
- David ThewlisJason Kinsky
- Claudio SantamariaAgostino
- John C. OjwangSinger
- Massimo De RossiPatient
- Veronica LazărPiano Buyer
- Paul OsulPiano Buyer
- Gianfranco MazzoniPiano Buyer
- Maria Mazetti Di PietralataPiano Buyer
- Cyril NriPriest