Romanzo criminale (2005)

Set in the 1970s, it's the story of three lifelong friends who take control of organized crime in Rome.

Director:

Michele Placido

Writers:

Giancarlo De Cataldo (novel), Stefano Rulli (screenplay),

Stars:

Kim Rossi Stuart, Anna Mouglalis, Pierfrancesco Favino

22 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kim Rossi Stuart	...	Il Freddo
Anna Mouglalis	...	Patrizia / Cinzia
Pierfrancesco Favino	...	Libano
Claudio Santamaria	...	Il Dandi
Stefano Accorsi	...	Commissario Scialoja
Riccardo Scamarcio	...	Il Nero
Jasmine Trinca	...	Roberta
Toni Bertorelli	...	La Voce
Luigi Angelillo	...	Zio Carlo (as Gigi Angelillo)
Antonello Fassari	...	Ciro Buffoni
Elio Germano	...	Il Sorcio
Franco Interlenghi	...	Barone Rosellini
Donato Placido	...	Colussi
Massimo Popolizio	...	Il Terribile
Gianmarco Tognazzi	...	Carenza (as Gian Marco Tognazzi)

Storyline

Italy, the 1970s, in the grip of molded politics, corruption and the mafia. A small circle of friends grows up in Rome and decides to use their skills and connections with organized crime and specialists to carve out their own share. Thus Il Freddo, Libano and Il Dandi builds up a rogue crime empire. Commissario Scialoja however gives chase, successfully once he can play on the breakdown of their loyalty, especially from Patrizia 'Cinzia'.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | 1970s | loyalty | male frontal nudity | nonlinear timeline | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | History

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [it] Warner Bros [fr]

Country:

Italy France UK

Language:

Italian English French

Release Date:

30 September 2005 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Kings of Crime

Filming Locations:

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$818,418 (Italy) (30 September 2005)

Gross:

$2,215,402 (Europe) (7 October 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cattleya, Babe Film, Warner Bros. Pictures Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

152 min 174 min (extended)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Michele Placido wanted Paz Vega to play Patrizia but she could not take on the role because of scheduling conflicts. Anna Mouglalis was cast instead.

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Goofs

When Freddo (Ice) shoots Roberta's killer (Ciro Buffoni) outside the church at the end of the film he uses a revolver but you can clearly hear shell casings hit the ground after each shot which would only happen with a semi-automatic pistol.

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Connections

Version of Romanzo Criminale (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Same"
Written by Dani Siciliano
Performed by Dani Siciliano

User Reviews

hyper-realistic style, color, photography, acting were triumphant

I confess I'm not Italian and don't really have a grasp on the historical significance of the 70's in Italy though I read Moravia's A Time of Innocence (I believe that was the English translation title) and liked it. The movie looked like it was made in contemporary times and the few references to the 70's were confusing as nobody looked like they did in that period. Given that, I loved the style, color, photography and editing and found the plot absorbing and the actors great for the parts. I haven't seen the extended version, don't know what it includes, but would like to, since I was never bored for a minute and it could have been longer as far as I was concerned. Kim Rossi Stuart was great, as were the other members of the 'band', though yes, he seemed out of his element playing a 'cold-blooded' killer. But his sensitivity and decline at the end worked for me. The other guys were great, as was Anna who played Patrizia. She was pretty stunning to look at and believable - when she was on the screen my eyes never wandered. The movie reminded me of Soavi's Uno Bianca in its hypersensitive style, which I loved, though Romanzo wasn't as tight or as suspenseful, I guess. And it wasn't scary either like Soavi's Ultima Pallottola. I don't know if it makes me shallow or what, but I liked the glossy, model feel of the movie a lot. Like I like Soavi's work. For my eyes it was a cinematic feast. Its apparent failings pointed out by other reviewers as a faithful adaptation of the material about the times didn't so much matter to me as I don't know that much about them anyway. I just enjoyed the movie as if it were taking place today and I think others like me might too.