La sfida

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1958-09-06

Languages:

Italian

Countries:

Italy, Spain

Runtime:

87 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (90 Reviews)

Director:

Francesco Rosi

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Rosanna Schiaffino Josè Suèrez Nino Vingelli Josè Jaspe

Writer:

Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay)

Suso Cecchi D'Amico (story)

Enzo Provenzale (screenplay)

Enzo Provenzale (story)

Francesco Rosi (screenplay)

Francesco Rosi (story)

Fullplot:

Vito Polara is a young ambitious man from the slums of Naples, who wants to get as much power and money as possible. He decides to quit smuggling cigarettes and tries to take over the local fruit and vegetable distribution, which is considered more profitable. After challenging the rural crime boss of the local Camorra, Vito becomes part of his gang and soon his life changes. He moves to a new luxurious seaside apartment and plans to start a family with the beautiful Assunta. At their wedding party, however, and later on, he's about to see who the real boss is.

Comments:

Corporis impedit ducimus quae impedit reprehenderit explicabo recusandae similique. Quaerat neque laboriosam molestiae alias tempore porro. Quae officiis molestiae molestiae deserunt rerum.

By:

Nicholas Webster

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