Cast: Renato Salvatori

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Alain Delon · Renato Salvatori · Annie Girardot · Katina Paxinou

Synopsis Rocco and His Brothers (1960) chronicles the tale of an impoverished family shattered by desire and avarice. The narrative centers around Rocco (Alain Delon), a gentle and idealistic young man who faces chaos and rivalry as he and his three...

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Renato Salvatori · Annie Girardot · Folco Lulli

Synopsis The Organizer (1963) delves into the plight of oppressed textile factory laborers in Turin, Italy, during the early 20th century, as they embark on their journey to demand improved working conditions. The narrative follows Professor Sinigaglia, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni,...

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Yves Montand · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Irene Papas · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis Z (1969) unfolds in a nation governed by a delicate democracy, where law enforcement and the military are determined to eliminate any perceived threats from the political left. A prominent figure from the parliamentary opposition is assassinated on the street...

Direction Mario Monicelli

Cast Vittorio Gassman · Marcello Mastroianni · Renato Salvatori · Totò

Synopsis Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958) follows the misadventures of a hapless gang of inept criminals as they strive to execute a flawless robbery. The narrative revolves around their comedic and chaotic efforts to plan and carry out the heist,...

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Yves Montand · Renato Salvatori · Jacques Weber · O.E. Hasse

Synopsis State of Siege (1972) unfolds against the backdrop of a tense interrogation of an American counterinsurgency operative, delving into the repercussions of the power struggle between Uruguay's ruling administration and the left-wing Tupamaro rebels. The narrative intricately weaves the personal...

Direction Vittorio De Sica

Cast Sophia Loren · Jean-Paul Belmondo · Raf Vallone · Eleonora Brown

Synopsis Two Women (1960) follows the journey of Cesira, a resilient and attractive widow who runs a prosperous grocery store in Rome. As World War II intensifies, Cesira's primary concern is the safety of her cherished 13-year-old daughter, Rosetta, amidst the...

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Leo Genn · Giovanna Ralli · Sergei Bondarchuk · Hannes Messemer

Synopsis Blackout in Rome (1960) unfolds amidst the chaos of Nazi-occupied Rome, where a compassionate bootlegger, who is already familiar with operating outside the boundaries of the law, takes a significant risk by sheltering three escaped Allied prisoners of war—a trio...

Direction Gillo Pontecorvo

Cast Marlon Brando · Evaristo Márquez · Renato Salvatori · Norman Hill

Synopsis Burn! (1969) follows the story of Sir William Walker, a British mercenary who is hired by a British sugar company to overthrow the government of a Caribbean island nation. The company wants to maintain its monopoly on the sugar trade...

Direction Mario Camerini

Cast Vittorio De Sica · Lia Franca · Cesare Zoppetti · Aldo Moschino

Direction Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast Jill Clayburgh · Matthew Barry · Veronica Lazar · Renato Salvatori

Synopsis La luna (1979) follows the story of a recently widowed American opera star, Caterina, who embarks on an extensive singing tour across Italy with her teenage son, Joe. As Caterina immerses herself in performing various Verdi operas in and around...

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Anna Magnani · Giulietta Masina · Myriam Bru · Ada Passeri

Direction Jacques Deray

Cast Alain Delon · Jean-Louis Trintignant · Renato Salvatori · Claudine Auger

Synopsis Flic Story (1975) follows Inspector Borniche (Alain Delon) as he navigates three formidable challenges: curbing police brutality, navigating bureaucratic hurdles to perform his duties effectively, and apprehending the elusive Buisson (Jean-Louis Trintignant). Set in 1947 and inspired by real events,...

Direction Valerio Zurlini

Cast Alain Delon · Sonia Petrovna · Giancarlo Giannini · Lea Massari

Direction Alain Jessua

Cast Alain Delon · Jean Yanne · Renato Salvatori · Marie Déa

Synopsis Armaguedon (1977) follows the story of Carrier, a repairman who, after enduring years of financial hardship, suddenly comes into a substantial inheritance following his brother's tragic demise. With newfound wealth, Carrier becomes determined to make a name for himself, no...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Lino Ventura · Tino Carraro · Marcel Bozzuffi · Paolo Bonacelli

Synopsis Illustrious Corpses (1975) follows the gripping tale of Inspector Rogas, a seasoned detective tasked with unraveling a series of enigmatic murders targeting esteemed Supreme Court judges. As Rogas delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a labyrinthine conspiracy that implicates...

Direction Francesco Rosi

Cast Alberto Sordi · Renato Salvatori · Belinda Lee · Nino Vingelli

Synopsis The Magliari (1959) follows the journey of Mario, who initially travels to Hannover with aspirations of working as a miner. However, after losing his job, he contemplates returning to Italy. His plans take an unexpected turn when Totonno, a cunning...

Direction Nanni Loy

Cast Vittorio Gassman · Nino Manfredi · Renato Salvatori · Tiberio Murgia

Synopsis Fiasco in Milan (1959) follows the misadventures of a hapless gang leader and his inept crew as they strive to snatch a suitcase brimming with ill-gotten gains from a soccer betting pool. The plan initially appears straightforward, but the gang...

Direction Elio Petri

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Marcello Mastroianni · Mariangela Melato · Ciccio Ingrassia

Synopsis Todo Modo (1976) follows the story of Father Gaetano (Marcello Mastroianni), a clergyman overseeing a group of Christian Democrats during a spiritual retreat. The aim is to assist these politicians in atoning for their past misdeeds, regardless of their magnitude,...

Direction Dino Risi

Cast Peppino De Filippo · Sylva Koscina · Renato Salvatori · Paolo Stoppa

Synopsis Oh! Sabella (1957) follows the story of Raffaele, a young man living in Naples who is called back to his hometown to bid farewell to his supposedly ailing grandmother, Sabella. Upon his return, he discovers that Sabella is not actually...

Direction André Cayatte

Cast Anthony Perkins · Jean-Claude Brialy · Renato Salvatori · Pascale Audret

Synopsis The Sword and the Balance (1963) follows a gripping narrative where a young boy is abducted and tragically killed on the French Riviera. Law enforcement, having observed the ransom handover to two individuals, swiftly pursues them after confirming the boy's...