Slap the Monster on Page One

1972 1h 27m IT

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 200

DramaThriller

Synopsis

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Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gian Maria Volonté
Bizanti
Fabio Garriba
Roveda
Carla Tatò
Sig.ra Bizanti
Jacques Herlin
Lauri
John Steiner
Ing. Montelli
Michel Bardinet
Vanzina
Jean Rougeul
Direttore de 'Il Giornale'
Corrado Solari
Mario Boni

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marco Bellocchio
Writers: Sergio Donati, Goffredo Fofi, Sergio Donati
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marco Bellocchio, 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 Nicola Piovani. 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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7 / 8

CAST

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Gian Maria Volonté and Fabio Garriba and Carla Tatò carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070641 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Marco Bellocchio directs. Luigi Kuveiller behind the camera. Nicola Piovani scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
254 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
4Directed by Marco Bellocchio, shot by Luigi Kuveiller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nicola Piovani. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Gian Maria Volonté and Fabio Garriba and Carla Tatò carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0070641 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.