Cronaca nera

1947 1h 30m IT

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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A mob boss seeks refuge from the police at the home of an ordinary family.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maria Denis
Gino Cervi
Andrea Checchi
Giuseppe Porelli
Marisa Vernati
Giannina Chiantoni
Luigi Almirante
Luigi Pavese

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Giorgio Bianchi
Writers: Sergio Amidei, Gaspare Cataldo, Gaspare Cataldo
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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79 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Giorgio Bianchi, shot by Domenico Scala. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Maria Denis and Gino Cervi and Andrea Checchi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0038437 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Giorgio Bianchi directs. Domenico Scala behind the camera. Alessandro Cicognini scores. Gisa Radicchi Levi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
279 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Giorgio Bianchi, shot by Domenico Scala. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alessandro Cicognini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gisa Radicchi Levi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Maria Denis and Gino Cervi and Andrea Checchi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0038437 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.