Fiasco in Milan

1959 1h 45m IT

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 118

Comedy

Synopsis

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The usual gang of robbers are hired by a thief from Milan to steal a suitcase full of money, but troubles will hinder the success of the operation.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vittorio Gassman
Giuseppe "Peppe er Pantera" Baiocchi
Renato Salvatori
Mario Angeletti
Claudia Cardinale
Carmelina Nicosia
Nino Manfredi
Ugo "Piede amaro" Nardi
Vicky Ludovisi
Floriana
Riccardo Garrone
Virgilio "il Milanese"
Tiberio Murgia
Michele "Ferribotte" Nicosia
Carlo Pisacane
Pierluigi "Capannelle"

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nanni Loy
Writers: Agenore Incrocci, Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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67 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Usual Suspects Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Directed by Nanni Loy, shot by Roberto Gerardi. 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 Piero Umiliani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

ERA

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Editor Mario Serandrei 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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Vittorio Gassman and Renato Salvatori and Claudia Cardinale carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0052589 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nanni Loy directs. Roberto Gerardi behind the camera. Piero Umiliani scores. Mario Serandrei cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

167 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Part of the "The Usual Suspects Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Nanni Loy, shot by Roberto Gerardi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Piero Umiliani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Mario Serandrei shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Vittorio Gassman and Renato Salvatori and Claudia Cardinale carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0052589 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.