The Treasure of San Gennaro

"They planned a crime so perfect that only a miracle could stop it. And did."

1966 1h 44m IT

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★7.4TMDB · 197★6.9IMDB · 2,089

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Synopsis

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A pair of Americans want to perform the greatest robbery: the treasure of San Gennaro, in Napoli.

“They planned a crime so perfect that only a miracle could stop it. And did.”

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Cast

Nino Manfredi
Dudù
Senta Berger
Maggie
Mario Adorf
Sciascillo
Harry Guardino
Jack
Totò
Don Vincenzo
Pinuccio Ardia
Il 'Barone'
Vittoria Crispo
Mamma Assunta
Ralf Wolter
Frank

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dino Risi
Writers: Ennio De Concini, Dino Risi, Adriano Baracco
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: France, Germany, Italy

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ERA

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Germany, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dino Risi, shot by Aldo Tonti. 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 Armando Trovajoli. 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 Franco Fraticelli 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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Nino Manfredi and Senta Berger and Mario Adorf carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They planned a crime so perfect that only a miracle could stop it. And did.".

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The take

Dino Risi directs. Aldo Tonti behind the camera. Armando Trovajoli scores. Franco Fraticelli cuts. Produced in France, Germany, Italy. Dialogue in English, Italian.

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160 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
3International production across 3 countries: France, Germany, Italy.
4Directed by Dino Risi, shot by Aldo Tonti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Armando Trovajoli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Franco Fraticelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Nino Manfredi and Senta Berger and Mario Adorf carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "They planned a crime so perfect that only a miracle could stop it. And did.".
9IMDB entry: tt0062080 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.