Direction: Francesco Rosi
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Titles found: 20
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Paolo Bonacelli · Alain Cuny · Lea Massari
Synopsis Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) chronicles the journey of Carlo Levi, a genuine anti-fascist intellectual, as he is compelled into exile in a secluded hamlet within a distant area of Southern Italy. The village is home to residents who struggle...
7.5
520 votes
7.5
520 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Rod Steiger · Salvo Randone · Guido Alberti · Marcello Cannavale
Synopsis Hands Over the City (1963) presents a gripping narrative centered around Rod Steiger's portrayal of a cunning land developer. Directed by Francesco Rosi, this film is a powerful example of social realism and was awarded the Golden Lion at the...
7.2
557 votes
7.2
557 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Luigi Squarzina · Gianfranco Ombuen · Edda Ferronao
Synopsis The Mattei Affair (1972) chronicles the life and mysterious death of Enrico Mattei, a pivotal figure in Italy's post-war history. Initially a resistance fighter against Nazi occupation, Mattei later became a key player in Italy's energy sector, founding A.G.I.P. and...
7.2
768 votes
7.2
768 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Mark Frechette · Alain Cuny · Gian Maria Volonté · Giampiero Albertini
Synopsis Many Wars Ago (Uomini contro) (1970) unfolds on the Italian/Austrian front during the tumultuous period of World War I. The narrative begins with a catastrophic Italian assault on Austrian strongholds, resulting in severe losses for the Italian forces. This devastating...
7.0
176 votes
7.0
176 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Frank Wolff · Salvo Randone · Federico Zardi · Pietro Cammarata
7.0
671 votes
7.0
671 votes
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...
6.6
401 votes
6.6
401 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Elsa Valentino Ascoli · Tina Castigliano · Paquale Cennamo · Decimo Cristiani
Synopsis The Challenge (1958) follows the story of Vito Polara, a young man from Naples with a flexible moral compass. Driven by an insatiable desire for wealth, he initially engages in illicit cigarette trading. However, after observing the lucrative opportunities in...
6.6
98 votes
6.6
98 votes
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...
6.6
114 votes
6.6
114 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Julia Migenes · Plácido Domingo · Ruggero Raimondi · Faith Esham
Synopsis Carmen (1984) is a cinematic adaptation of the renowned Bizet opera, centering around a French soldier named Don Jose who becomes deeply enamored with a captivating Spanish factory worker, Carmen. However, Carmen does not return his affections, leading to a...
6.5
121 votes
6.5
121 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast John Turturro · Rade Serbedzija · Massimo Ghini · Roberto Citran
Synopsis The Truce (1997) follows John Turturro as a survivor of Auschwitz who embarks on a journey back to Italy following World War II. Directed by Francesco Rosi, this film is an adaptation of Primo Levi's autobiographical work "La Tregua" ("The...
6.4
696 votes
6.4
696 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Philippe Noiret · Michele Placido · Vittorio Mezzogiorno · Andrea Ferréol
Synopsis Three Brothers (1981) unfolds in a rural farmhouse nestled in the heart of southern Italy, where an elderly woman passes away. Her husband calls upon their three sons to return home: Raffaele, a judge from Rome entangled in a high-stakes...
6.4
212 votes
6.4
212 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Miguel Mateo · Linda Christian · José Gómez · Pedro Basauri
6.1
167 votes
6.1
167 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Edmond O'Brien · Vincent Gardenia · Silverio Blasi
6.1
307 votes
6.1
307 votes
12 registi per 12 città
1989 · Documentary · 90 min. · Italy
Direction Michelangelo Antonioni · Bernardo Bertolucci · Giuseppe Bertolucci · Mauro Bolognini
Synopsis 12 registi per 12 città (1989) is a promotional compilation film crafted to celebrate the 1990 FIFA World Cup hosted in Italy. This cinematic journey showcases the unique character and charm of 12 distinct Italian cities through the lens of...
5.5
54 votes
5.5
54 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast James Belushi · Mimi Rogers · Joss Ackland · Philippe Noiret
Synopsis The Palermo Connection (To Forget Palermo) (1990) follows Carmine Bonavia, who secures the mayoral position in New York with a bold campaign promise to legalize drugs. Post-election, he ties the knot with Carrie and embarks on a honeymoon to his...
5.4
24 votes
5.4
24 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Sophia Loren · Omar Sharif · Georges Wilson · Leslie French
Synopsis More Than a Miracle (1967) tells the enchanting story of a dashing prince on a quest for true love. Prince Rodrigo (Omar Sharif) is betrothed to a woman he doesn't love, arranged by the Queen Mother (Dolores Del Rio). Instead...
5.4
120 votes
5.4
120 votes
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Anthony Delon · Rupert Everett · Lucía Bosé · Ornella Muti
Synopsis Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987) unfolds in a quaint Colombian village where Santiago Nasar rises early on the fateful day of his own demise to witness the pope's arrival at the town's docks. The community is still buzzing from...
5.2
1K votes
5.2
1K votes
Direction Vittorio Gassman · Francesco Rosi
Cast Vittorio Gassman · Cesco Baseggio · Mario Carotenuto · Anna-Maria Ferrero
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Direction Goffredo Alessandrini · Francesco Rosi
Cast Anna Magnani · Raf Vallone · Alain Cuny · Jacques Sernas
Synopsis Red Shirts (1952) chronicles the 1849 expedition led by Giuseppe Garibaldi to liberate Italy from Austrian control. Despite the defense of Rome becoming untenable, Garibaldi vows to persist in the fight for republican freedom and Italian unification. Accompanied by four...
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Diario napoletano
1992 · Documentary · 89 min. · Italy
Direction Francesco Rosi
Cast Francesco Rosi
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