A populist right-wing tabloid newspaper tries to derail the official police investigation of a brutal murder of a young girl in order to help the fascist and right-wing candidates it supports in the upcoming elections.
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Title: Slap the Monster on Page One (1972)
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| Gian Maria Volontè | ... | Giancarlo Bizanti | |
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Fabio Garriba | ... | Roveda |
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Carla Tatò | ... | Moglie di Bizanti |
| Jacques Herlin | ... | Lauri | |
| John Steiner | ... | Ingegner Montelli | |
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Michel Bardinet | ... | Giornalista de 'Il Giornale' |
| Jean Rougeul | ... | Direttore de 'Il Giornale' | |
| Corrado Solari | ... | Mario Boni | |
| Laura Betti | ... | Rita Zigai | |
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Enrico DiMarco | ... | Commissario |
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Silvia Kramar | ... | Maria Grazia Martini |
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Massimo Patrone | ... | School Porter |
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Gianni Solaro | ... | Italo Martini - Maria Grazia's father |
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Luigi Antonio Guerra | ... | 2nd speaker at press conference (as Luigi Guerra) |
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1972, Milano. We are just a few days before the general elections. The daughter of a well-known professor is found dead. Mr Bizanti editor in chief of newspaper "Il Giornale", in agreement with its owner Mr. Montelli, decides to charge of following the story the junior Roveda and the senior Lauri. At one point, some elements indicates senator Boni as a possible murderer. All the "old guard" within "Il Giornale" drives articles in order to underline responsibilities of senator Boni. But young Roveda doesn't surrender and continues to search for the truth. Written by 1felco
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ItalianRelease Date:
26 April 1973 (France) See more »Also Known As:
O Monstro na Primeira Página See more »Company Credits
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Jupiter Generale Cinematografica, UTI Produzioni Associate, Labrador Films See more »
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..left out of the above is the equal condemnation of the left. No side is unscathed, I think the overall thrust of the film is that the victims are the innocent believers in justice. A very complex portrayal of the chaos and selfishness which imbue (Italian) politics. And, of course, each individuals complicity in the whole stewpot. I would add that the montage sequences date this film. Overall the cinematography is outstanding, performances excellent. The score and pacing satisfy. Not a traditional police procedural, but more of a character study. It is definitely a deft delivery of a construction that relies more on your faith in the film maker, rather than the presentation of a protagonist. I hate giving films stars, but how about 7.