Tony Arzenta

"By mistake they killed his wife and child - THAT was a hell of a mistake!"

1973 1h 53m IT

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★6.1TMDB · 72

ActionCrimeDrama

Synopsis

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A mob hitman wants to retire, but his bosses don't think that's a good idea. Complications - and many bloody shootouts - ensue.

“By mistake they killed his wife and child - THAT was a hell of a mistake!”

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Cast

Alain Delon
Tony Arzenta
Richard Conte
Nick Gusto
Roger Hanin
Carré
Carla Gravina
Sandra
Marc Porel
Domenico Maggio
Nicoletta Machiavelli
Anna
Guido Alberti
Don Mariano
Lino Troisi
Rocco Cutitta

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Duccio Tessari
Writers: Franco Verucci, Franco Verucci, Ugo Liberatore
Languages: French, Italian
Countries: Italy, France

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Italian.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Duccio Tessari, shot by Silvano Ippoliti. 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 Gianni Ferrio. 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 Mario Morra 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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Alain Delon and Richard Conte and Roger Hanin carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "By mistake they killed his wife and child - THAT was a hell of a mistake!".

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The take

Duccio Tessari directs. Silvano Ippoliti behind the camera. Gianni Ferrio scores. Mario Morra cuts. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in French, Italian.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Italian.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
4Directed by Duccio Tessari, shot by Silvano Ippoliti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Gianni Ferrio. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Mario Morra shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Alain Delon and Richard Conte and Roger Hanin carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "By mistake they killed his wife and child - THAT was a hell of a mistake!".
9IMDB entry: tt0069013 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 72 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
11Released under 13 different titles around the world.