One Way or Another

1976 2h 5m IT

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7.7

BANGER

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7.5

IMDB

★7.7TMDB · 187★7.5IMDB · 1,959

DramaThrillerMystery

Synopsis

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Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gian Maria Volonté
M.
Marcello Mastroianni
Don Gaetano
Mariangela Melato
Giacinta
Ciccio Ingrassia
Voltrano
Franco Citti
M.'s Driver
Cesare Gelli
Arras
Tino Scotti
Hotel Zafer Cook
Adriano Amidei Migliano
Minister Capra Profiri

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elio Petri
Writers: Elio Petri, Berto Pelosso
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elio Petri, shot by Luigi Kuveiller. 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 Ennio Morricone. 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 Ruggero Mastroianni 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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Gian Maria Volonté and Marcello Mastroianni and Mariangela Melato carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0075335 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Elio Petri directs. Luigi Kuveiller behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Elio Petri, shot by Luigi Kuveiller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Gian Maria Volonté and Marcello Mastroianni and Mariangela Melato carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0075335 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.