Angel of Evil

"The incredible true story of Italy's most notorious gangster."

2010 1h 42m IT

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Synopsis

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Set in Italy in the 1970s, VALLANZASCA is the true story of the Italian underworld’s most infamous outlaw. A criminal by age 9, Renato Vallanzasca grew up to become the country’s most notorious mobster before the age of 27. Vallanzasca and his gang wrested control of the Milan underworld with a string of high profile robberies, kidnappings and murders. In the process, he captivated the public and earned the nickname ‘il bel Renè’ – for his devilish charm and handsome face. Arrested multiple times, his daring escapes from prison enraged the government, angered his rivals and fed his legend.

“The incredible true story of Italy's most notorious gangster.”

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Cast

Kim Rossi Stuart
Renato Vallanzasca
Filippo Timi
Enzo
Valeria Solarino
Ripalta 'Consuelo' Pioggia
Moritz Bleibtreu
Sergio
Paz Vega
Antonella D'Agostino
Francesco Scianna
Turatello
Lia Gotti
Carmen
Gaetano Bruno
Fausto

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michele Placido
Writers: Kim Rossi Stuart, Toni Trupia, Antonio Leotti
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michele Placido, shot by Arnaldo Catinari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Consuelo Catucci 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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Kim Rossi Stuart and Filippo Timi and Valeria Solarino carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The incredible true story of Italy's most notorious gangster.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1571402 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michele Placido directs. Arnaldo Catinari behind the camera. Consuelo Catucci cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 16 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Michele Placido, shot by Arnaldo Catinari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Consuelo Catucci shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Kim Rossi Stuart and Filippo Timi and Valeria Solarino carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The incredible true story of Italy's most notorious gangster.".
7IMDB entry: tt1571402 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.