La scorta (1993)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 36min
- Action, Crime
- 08 Jul 1994 (USA)
- Movie
A dedicated, tightly-knit group of bodyguards take on additional duties while safeguarding an honest judge designated to investigate official corruption in Sicily.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 12 nominations.
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| Claudio Amendola | ... |
Angelo Mandolesi
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| Enrico Lo Verso | ... |
Andrea Corsale
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Carlo Cecchi | ... |
Judge Michele de Francesco
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| Ricky Memphis | ... |
Fabio Muzzi
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Tony Sperandeo | ... |
Raffaele Frasca
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Lorenza Indovina | ... |
Lia Corsale
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Ugo Conti | ... |
Nicola
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Rita Savagnone | ... |
Angelo's Mother
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Giovanni Alamia | ... |
Nino Carabba
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Francesca d'Aloja | ... |
Anna Spano
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Giovanni Pallavicino | ... |
Padre Virzi
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Giacinto Ferro | ... |
M.P. Nestore Bonura
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| Guia Jelo | ... |
Rosalia Carabba
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Benedetto Raneli | ... |
President Caruso
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| Francesco Siciliano | ... |
Policeman Marchetti
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Angelo Infanti | ... |
Judge Barresi
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| Leo Gullotta | ... |
Policeman
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| Luigi Maria Burruano | ... |
Informer
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Claudia Bonivento | ... |
Roberta de Francesco
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Davide Gavino Cannas | ... |
Davide Corsale
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Nunzia Greco | ... |
Bonura's Wife
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Salvo Mangione | ... |
Magistrate
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| Mimmo Mignemi | ... |
Marshall
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Marco Magnesia | ... |
Mattia Corsale
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Antonino Pensabene | ... |
Vice-Prefect Scavone
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Ninni Picone | ... |
Janitor
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Elda Alvigini | ... |
Milena
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Maurizio Romoli | ... |
Judge Pollara
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Santi Bellina | ... |
Salvatore Genna
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| Claudio Spadaro | ... |
Farina
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Tony Sperandeo Jr. | ... |
Igor Corsale
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| Simona Izzo | ... |
Judge's Wife (uncredited)
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Armando Tortorici | ... |
Policeman putting Gasoline (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ricky Tognazzi | ||
Written by
| Graziano Diana | ... | (story) and |
| Simona Izzo | ... | (story) |
| Stefano Sudriè | ... | (idea) and |
| Gianni Romoli | ... | (idea) (as Giovanni Romoli) |
| Graziano Diana | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Simona Izzo | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Claudio Bonivento | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Alessio Gelsini Torresi | ... | (as Alessio Gelsini) |
Editing by
| Carla Simoncelli | ||
Editorial Department
| Giancarlo Barberi | ... | color technician |
| Andrea De Angelis | ... | first assistant editor |
| Fabio Ferranti | ... | assistant editor |
| Fabrizio Ferranti | ... | second assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Mariangela Capuano | ||
Costume Design by
| Katia Dottori | ... | (as Catia Dottori) |
Makeup Department
| Iolanda Angelucci | ... | hair stylist |
| Stefano Fava | ... | makeup artist |
| Onoria Serangeli | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Giovanna Turco | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mauro De Salve | ... | production supervisor |
| Anna Maria Galvinelli | ... | production supervisor |
| Monica Gradella | ... | production secretary |
| Giorgio Innocenti | ... | production supervisor |
| Massimo Martino | ... | production manager |
| Mario Piscini | ... | production secretary |
| Ianni Saverio | ... | production secretary (as Saverio Ianni) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Daniele Cascella | ... | assistant director |
| Simona Izzo | ... | direction collaboration |
| Maria Sole Tognazzi | ... | assistant director |
| Ferzan Özpetek | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Claudio Di Gregorio | ... | property assistant |
| Marcello Fida | ... | property assistant |
| Cinzia Milani | ... | assistant production designer |
| Angelo Pain | ... | property assistant |
Sound Department
| Angelo Amatulli | ... | sound recordist |
| Filippo Bussi | ... | digital sound editor |
| Danilo Moroni | ... | sound mixer |
| Gruppo Trenta | ... | dubbing sound |
| Remo Ugolinelli | ... | sound |
| Christian Zampagni | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Danilo Bollettini | ... | special effects |
| Giovanni Corridori | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Pierre Rosso | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Stefano Alessi | ... | electrician |
| Massimo Barbona | ... | grip |
| Roberto Calabró | ... | still photographer |
| Francesco Colangeli | ... | electrician |
| Dante Dalla Torre | ... | steadicam operator |
| Umberto Dessena | ... | grip |
| Mauro Pezzotti | ... | key grip |
| Roberta Sacrofano Orlandi | ... | camera operator |
| Marco Sticchi | ... | gaffer |
| Maurizio Zampagni | ... | assistant camera |
| Simone Zampagni | ... | assistant camera |
| Enrico Zanetti | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Alfredo Bocci | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Samantha Marsili Libelli | ... | costume assistant |
| Rosa Palma | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
| Enrico DeMelis | ... | music coordinator |
| Rosario Giuliani | ... | musician: contralto saxophone |
| Ennio Morricone | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Franco Patrignani | ... | music engineer |
| Giorgio Ravenna | ... | musician: cello |
| Fabio Venturi | ... | assistant music engineer |
| Paolo Zampini | ... | musician: flute |
Script and Continuity Department
| Patrizia Zulini | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Silvia Ferri | ... | assistant dubbing |
| Anna Pesaresi | ... | accountant |
| Anastasia Santarelli | ... | accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico (1993) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Metro Tartan Distribution Ltd. (1994) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- A.B.I. Films (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- First Look International (1994) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Meteor Home Video (1994) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Laurenfilm (1995) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1995) (Germany) (VHS)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2004) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- Blue Underground (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Blue Underground (2006) (United States) (DVD) (For Ryoko Distribution)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Forum Studio (music recorded at)
- Unione Musicisti di Roma (orchestra)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An honest Judge, with marriage problems, volunteers for a job, in a corrupt area of Sicily, the previous holder of this job having been assasinated along with his Escort. The new Judge, and his Escort (which now contains a friend of the previous Escort)attempt to discover whose palms were greased to allow a local 'Water Monopoly' to develop, while avoiding assaination attempts. Apparently based on true events !!!
Written by MylesG |
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| Taglines | Protection is the job. Justice is the goal. Death is the price. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Italian censorship visa # 88618 delivered on 9 April 1993. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Lo schermo a tre punte (1995). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 See more » |
| Quotes |
Fabio Muzzi:
My transfer came through... but I can't be at their beck and call. I wanted to ask if you could recommend that I stay. I'm not crazy. I don't want to die either. but... I'm not brave enough to leave. Judge Michele de Francesco: [Gratefully] Grazie. See more » |