Camorra (1972)
Directed by Pasquale Squitieri

Drama
aka: Gang War in Naples

Film Synopsis

Leaving prison after serving time for a crime he did not commit, Tonino Russo is hired as a bodyguard by Capece.  He proves to be a loyal servant, until he is asked to murder a former cell mate, which he refuses to do.  To save himself, he has no choice but to assassinate Capece...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Pasquale Squitieri
  • Script: Pasquale Squitieri
  • Cinematographer: Giulio Albonico
  • Music: Manuel De Sica
  • Cast: Fabio Testi (Tonino Russo), Jean Seberg (Luisa), Raymond Pellegrin (Mario Capece), Charles Vanel (Don Mimo De Ritis), Germana Carnacina (Anna), Enzo Cannavale (Gimpy), Ugo D'Alessio (Pietro), Salvatore Puntillo (Police Inspector Capezzuto), Lilla Brignone (Tonino's Mother), Marcello Filotico (Don Ciccillo Cotrufo), Benito Artesi (Valerio), Paul Muller (Onorevole), Mirella Mereu (Donna Carmela), Enzo Turco (Don Silverio), Anna Zinnemann (Gimpy's Girl), Alberto Farnese (Croupier), Francesco D'Adda (Police Inspector's Assistant), Renato Chiantoni (Capece's Accountant), Leopoldo Mastelloni (Cardillo - carcerato), Nino Vingelli (Inmate)
  • Country: Italy / France
  • Language: Italian
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 105 min
  • Aka: Gang War in Naples

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