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Sacco & Vanzetti

Original title: Sacco e Vanzetti
  • 19711971
  • GPGP
  • 2h 5m
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7.8/10
3.2K
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Gian Maria Volontè and Riccardo Cucciolla in Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)
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One of the most polarizing trials in U.S. history unfolds in this riveting docudrama. Boston, 1920. Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, known for their anarchist beliefs... Read allOne of the most polarizing trials in U.S. history unfolds in this riveting docudrama. Boston, 1920. Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, known for their anarchist beliefs, stand accused of robbery and murder.One of the most polarizing trials in U.S. history unfolds in this riveting docudrama. Boston, 1920. Italian immigrants Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, known for their anarchist beliefs, stand accused of robbery and murder.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3.2K
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  • Director
    • Giuliano Montaldo
  • Writers
    • Fabrizio Onofri(story)
    • Giuliano Montaldo(story)
    • Mino Roli(story)
  • Stars
    • Gian Maria Volontè
    • Riccardo Cucciolla
    • Cyril Cusack
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  • Director
    • Giuliano Montaldo
  • Writers
    • Fabrizio Onofri(story)
    • Giuliano Montaldo(story)
    • Mino Roli(story)
  • Stars
    • Gian Maria Volontè
    • Riccardo Cucciolla
    • Cyril Cusack
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    • 17User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 2 nominations

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    Gian Maria Volontè and Riccardo Cucciolla in Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)
    Gian Maria Volontè and Riccardo Cucciolla in Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)
    Gian Maria Volontè and Riccardo Cucciolla in Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)
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    Riccardo Cucciolla in Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)
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    Gian Maria Volontè, Riccardo Cucciolla, and Rosanna Fratello in Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)
    Gian Maria Volontè and Riccardo Cucciolla in Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)
    Gian Maria Volontè and Riccardo Cucciolla in Sacco & Vanzetti (1971)

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    Gian Maria Volontè
    Gian Maria Volontè
    • Bartolomeo Vanzettias Bartolomeo Vanzetti
    Riccardo Cucciolla
    Riccardo Cucciolla
    • Nicola Saccoas Nicola Sacco
    Cyril Cusack
    Cyril Cusack
    • Frederick Katzmannas Frederick Katzmann
    Rosanna Fratello
    • Rosa Saccoas Rosa Sacco
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Judge Webster Thayeras Judge Webster Thayer
    Milo O'Shea
    Milo O'Shea
    • Fred Mooreas Fred Moore
    William Prince
    William Prince
    • William Thompsonas William Thompson
    Claude Mann
    Claude Mann
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Edward Jewesbury
    Edward Jewesbury
    • Alvan T. Fulleras Alvan T. Fuller
    Armenia Balducci
    • Virginiaas Virginia
    Valentino Orfeo
    • Celestino Madeirosas Celestino Madeiros
    Pier Giovanni Anchisi
    • Defense Board Memberas Defense Board Member
    • (as Piero Archisi)
    Desmond Perry
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    John Harvey
    • Minister Palmeras Minister Palmer
    Felicity Mason
    Paul Sheriff
    Maria Grazia Marescalchi
    • Brinias Brini
    Marisa Fabbri
    Marisa Fabbri
    • Mary Splaineas Mary Splaine
    • Director
      • Giuliano Montaldo
    • Writers
      • Fabrizio Onofri(story) (screenplay)
      • Giuliano Montaldo(story) (screenplay)
      • Mino Roli(story)
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    • Trivia
      Giuliano Montaldo in a recent interview declared that the first shot of the Gian Maria Volontè monologue was cut, even if perfect, because one of the smaller players started crying due to the convincing performance.
    • Quotes

      Nicola Sacco: You speak of dollars and cents, sir. Let's talk about millions of dollars. If you talk about a manager of industry or the head of a bank who donates money to a university, everybody says, "What a great man he is!" But I have worked thirteen years in this free country, doing what I've been told. I've worked like a slave and I still don't own anything, not a single dollar. Here, all you hear is, "Passport, passport!" But when I went to the consulate to organize my journey back to be repatriated, I didn't even have money to pay for the trip! After thirteen years, I would return to my homeland with nothing, just like I started.

    • Alternate versions
      The American release censors a lot of the pro-anarchy sentiments, most notably Bartolomeo Vanzetti's final words. In the American version, he simply says "I am innocent"; in the international version, he states what are said to be his actual final words, "Viva l'anarchia", "Long live anarchy".
    • Connections
      Edited into Appunti per un viaggio alle radici dell'emigrazione vista al cinema... (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti
      Written by Ennio Morricone & Joan Baez

      Performed by Joan Baez

    User reviews17

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    8/10
    Political repression and biased justice
    Good film about the very biased prosecution and judgement of Italian anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti and the authoritarian political repression against "reds and radicals" in the United States, combined with xenophobia and state violent disrespect for human rights. Spoken in both English and Italian, the movie begins with raids against immigrants' houses in black and white scenes. Then, the movie turns to an elegant low-profile color palette. Most of the movie happens in the police department, jails, and in the court. Both Gian Maria Volonté and Riccardo Cucciolla do a very good job in the leading roles, portraying characters with similar ideas but quite different personalities. Cyril Cusack shines in the role of obnoxious general attorney Frederick Katzmann.
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    • Release date
      • March 16, 1971 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sacco and Vanzetti
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Jolly Film
      • Unidis
      • Theatre Le Rex S.A.
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $185,410
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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