The Ruthless
Watch TrailerMilan, Italy, 1967. Santo Russo, a boy of Calabrian origin, arrives north with his parents and younger brother to find better living conditions. Due to an absurd misunderstanding and his father's contempt, Santo ends up in prison, where he gets a “true education.” In 1978, he and his friends Slim and Mario embark on a 15-year criminal career, a successful and ruthless spiral of robberies, kidnappings, murders and heroin smuggling.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Lo spietato |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | Renato De Maria |
| Runtime | 111 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (423 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Renato De Maria
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
🎭 Cast
Riccardo Scamarcio
Santo Russo
Sara Serraiocco
Mariangela
Alessio Praticò
Salvatore 'Slim' Mammone
Alessandro Tedeschi
Alessandro Tedeschi
Marie-Ange Casta
Annabelle
Sara Cardinaletti
Suor Giuseppina
Angelo Libri
Pantaleone Russo
Adele Tirante
Caterina Russo
Michele De Virgilio
Avvocato Giovanni Bova
Aram Kian
Nuri
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