The Protagonists

1968 1h 45m IT

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 6

Drama

Synopsis

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An enterprising reporter takes along four willing adventurers to interview and photograph a young Sardinian criminal in hiding. Under intermittent gunfire, they make their way to the mountain hideout of the bandit. After a leisurely conversation and photo session, the encampment comes under fire from a group of armed citizens acting as police. Bullets fly and violence overtakes the criminal's two henchman, as the thrill-seeking group and the wanted criminal find themselves under attack.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sylva Koscina
Nancy
Jean Sorel
Roberto
Pamela Tiffin
Gabriella
Lou Castel
Taddeu
Luigi Pistilli
Tassoni
Gabriele Ferzetti
Il Commissario
Maurizio Bonuglia
Nino
Giovanni Petrucci
Carlo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marcello Fondato
Writers: Marcello Fondato, Ennio Flaiano
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marcello Fondato, shot by Marcello Gatti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Sylva Koscina and Jean Sorel and Pamela Tiffin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0063466 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Marcello Fondato directs. Marcello Gatti behind the camera. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

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158 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Marcello Fondato, shot by Marcello Gatti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Sylva Koscina and Jean Sorel and Pamela Tiffin carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0063466 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.