Salvo D'Acquisto

1974 1h 40m IT

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 9

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Synopsis

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In 1943 Italy is crumbling. Salvo D'Acquisto, a Carabinieri officer is trying to maintain law and order. One tragic incident will unravel a chain of events leading to him having to stand between the Germans and people he swore to protect.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Massimo Ranieri
Salvo D'Acquisto
Lina Polito
Martina
Isa Danieli
Tatina
Enrico Maria Salerno
Rubino
Massimo Serato
Halder
Giustino Durano
Riccardo
Paolo Turco
Romano
Enrico Marciani

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Romolo Guerrieri
Writers: Giuseppe Berto, Giuseppe Berto, Mino Roli
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Romolo Guerrieri, shot by Aldo Giordani. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Carlo Rustichelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Massimo Ranieri and Lina Polito and Isa Danieli carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0140529 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Romolo Guerrieri directs. Aldo Giordani behind the camera. Carlo Rustichelli scores. Antonio Siciliano cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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152 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Romolo Guerrieri, shot by Aldo Giordani. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Carlo Rustichelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Massimo Ranieri and Lina Polito and Isa Danieli carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0140529 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.