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Blood Feud

1961 1h 46m IT
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8.2
BANGER
★8.2TMDB · 3
DramaCrime
Synopsis
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An industrial overpowered by debts decides to kill his creditor. Not having the courage to do it in person, he hired his former employee who needs money.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Damiano Damiani
Writers
Damiano Damiani, Damiano Damiani, Cesare Zavattini
Languages
Italian
Countries
Italy

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Damiano Damiani, shot by Pier Ludovico Pavoni. 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 Roberto Nicolosi. 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 Antonietta Zita 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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Belinda Lee and Sylva Koscina and Sergio Fantoni carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0054304 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Damiano Damiani directs. Pier Ludovico Pavoni behind the camera. Roberto Nicolosi scores. Antonietta Zita cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 165 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 2Directed by Damiano Damiani, shot by Pier Ludovico Pavoni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Roberto Nicolosi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Antonietta Zita shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Belinda Lee and Sylva Koscina and Sergio Fantoni carry the top of the cast.
  • 6IMDB entry: tt0054304 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Pier Ludovico Pavoni
Original score
Roberto Nicolosi
Editing
Antonietta Zita
Production design
Giancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni
Costume design
Nadia Vitali
Runtime
106 min · 1h 46m
Status
Released
Original language
IT

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Damiano Damiani

Production companies

Who made it

  • EU

    Europa Cinematografica

    IT

  • GA

    Galatea Film

    IT

Key crew

  • First Assistant DirectorGiovanni D'Eramo
  • Production SecretaryEnrico Pili
  • Production SecretaryCecilia Bigazzi
  • Production ManagerGiampaolo Bigazzi
  • Assistant CameraDario Regis
  • Script SupervisorFranca Carotenuto
  • Production DesignGiancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni
  • Assistant CameraGiancarlo Granatelli
  • EditorAntonietta Zita
  • Costume DesignNadia Vitali
  • Unit ManagerPiero Ghione
  • Camera OperatorAngelo Lotti
  • SoundRaffaele Del Monte
  • SoundEnnio Sensi
  • Set DecorationAntonio Visone
  • First Assistant DirectorMauro Severino
  • Production SecretaryArrigo Peri

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1961-10-13

Also known as

International titles

  • Das bittere LebenDE
  • O SicárioBR

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