Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Giovanni Amato
The Mayor
Marilyn Buferd
American Girl
Pietro Carloni
Joseph Falletta
Joe
Gennaro Pisano
Celestino Esposito
Helen Tubbs
American Girl's Mother
William Tubbs
American Girl's Father
Clara Bindi
Giulietta Del Bello (uncredited)
Camillo Buonanni
(uncredited)
Giacomo Furia
Romano Cuccurullo (uncredited)
Aldo Giuffrè
(uncredited)
Carlo Giuffrè
(uncredited)
Aldo Nanni
(uncredited)
Gaio Visconti
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Franco Brusati, Giancarlo Vigorelli, Sergio Amidei, Liana Ferri, Roberto Rossellini
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- La macchina ammazzacattivi
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Tevere Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Franco Brusati, Giancarlo Vigorelli, Sergio Amidei, Liana Ferri, Roberto Rossellini, Eduardo De Filippo, Fabrizio Sarazani
Renzo Rossellini
Enrico Betti Berutto, Tino Santoni
Jolanda Benvenuti
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Enrico Betti Berutto
Director of Photography
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Tino Santoni
Director of Photography
Franco Brusati
Screenplay
Giancarlo Vigorelli
Screenplay
Sergio Amidei
Screenplay
Liana Ferri
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Machine That Kills Bad People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Machine That Kills Bad People about?
In Amalfi, a village on the Italian coast, an old man who seems to have strange powers gives Celestino Esposito, the local photographer, a dangerous ability.
Who directed The Machine That Kills Bad People?
The Machine That Kills Bad People was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in The Machine That Kills Bad People?
The principal cast of The Machine That Kills Bad People includes Giovanni Amato, Marilyn Buferd, Pietro Carloni, Joseph Falletta, Gennaro Pisano.
When was The Machine That Kills Bad People released and how long is it?
The Machine That Kills Bad People was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Machine That Kills Bad People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Machine That Kills Bad People was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Machine That Kills Bad People?
The Machine That Kills Bad People holds official age classifications: FR: TP.