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The Swindlers (1959)

6.119591h 51mIT
Drama

Directed by Francesco Rosi

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 51m

Language

IT

Release

September 23, 1959

Director

Francesco Rosi

Overview

Mario is in Hannover to work as a miner but after losing his job he decides to go back to Italy. When Totonno steals his passport to avoid the police and later on he offers him a new job as "magliaro" (cloth seller), Mario changes his mind and decides to follow Totonno to Hamburg. In Hamburg, Totonn...

Cast

Alberto Sordi

Alberto Sordi

Totonno

Belinda Lee

Belinda Lee

Paula Meyer

Renato Salvatori

Renato Salvatori

Mario Balducci

Nino Vingelli

Nino Vingelli

Vincenzo

Aldo Giuffrè

Aldo Giuffrè

Armando

Aldo Bufi Landi

Aldo Bufi Landi

Rodolfo Valentino

Nino Di Napoli

Nino Di Napoli

Ciro

Linda Vandal

Linda Vandal

Frida

Josef Dahmen

Josef Dahmen

Herr Mayer

Else Knott

Else Knott

Salvatore Cafiero

Salvatore Cafiero

Carmine Ippolito

Carmine Ippolito

Don Raffaele Tramontana

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Swindlers (1959), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Mario is in Hannover to work as a miner but after losing his job he decides to go back to Italy. When Totonno steals his passport to avoid the police and later on he offers him a new job as "magliaro" (cloth seller), Mario changes his mind and decides to follow Totonno to Hamburg. In Hamburg, Totonno and his friends have to sell Mayer's cloth, but they meet with the hostility of a Polish gang and Mario falls in love with Paula Mayer.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Swindlers. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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