Massacre in Rome

1973 1h 39m IT

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 32

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Synopsis

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In the Nazi occupied city of Rome, an assault on an SS brigade draws retaliation from the military governship. "Massacre in Rome" is the true story of how this partisan attack led to the mass execution of Italian nationals under the orders of SS-Lieutenant Colonel Kappler.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Richard Burton
SS-Obersturmbannführer Herbert Kappler
Marcello Mastroianni
Father Pietro Antonelli
Peter Vaughan
Field Marshal Albert Kesselring
Leo McKern
Gen. Kurt Maelzer
John Steiner
SS-Standartenführer Eugen Dollmann
Anthony Steel
SS-Sturmbannführer Domizlaf
Robert Harris
Father Pancrazio
Anthony Dawson
SS-Brigadeführer Wilhelm Harster

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: George P. Cosmatos
Writers: Fabio Mauri, Lucio De Caro, Robert Katz
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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53 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 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by George P. Cosmatos, shot by Marcello Gatti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

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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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Richard Burton and Marcello Mastroianni and Peter Vaughan carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070592 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

George P. Cosmatos directs. Marcello Gatti behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Roberto Silvi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in English, Italian.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Italian.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by George P. Cosmatos, shot by Marcello Gatti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Roberto Silvi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Richard Burton and Marcello Mastroianni and Peter Vaughan carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0070592 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.