Goodbye & Amen
Synopsis
As John Dannahay, a CIA agent stationed in Rome, plans the overthrow of an African government, he discovers one of his men has been in contact with agents from the other side. Before he can confront the traitor, the man seemingly goes crazy, sniping several people before taking an adulterous couple hostage in a hotel room.
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Tony Musante
John Dannahay
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Jack
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Piero Palermini
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Ruggero De Daninos
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Giovanni Di Benedetto
Foreign Secretary
Gioia Scola
Maria Soli
Mauro Barabani
Massimiliano Baratta
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damiano Damiani
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicola Badalucco, Damiano Damiani
- Original Score
- Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
- Original Title
- Goodbye & Amen
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Capital Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damiano Damiani
Nicola Badalucco, Damiano Damiani, Francis Clifford
Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
Luigi Kuveiller
Antonio Siciliano
Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Damiano Damiani
Director
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Nicola Badalucco
Screenplay
Damiano Damiani
Screenplay
Umberto Turco
Production Design
Franco Carretti
Costume Design
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Luigi Kuveiller
Director of Photography
Antonio Siciliano
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodbye & Amen
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What is Goodbye & Amen about?
As John Dannahay, a CIA agent stationed in Rome, plans the overthrow of an African government, he discovers one of his men has been in contact with agents from the other side. Before he can confront the traitor, the man seemingly goes crazy, sniping several people before taking an adulterous couple hostage in a hotel room.
Who directed Goodbye & Amen?
Goodbye & Amen was directed by Damiano Damiani.
Who stars in Goodbye & Amen?
The principal cast of Goodbye & Amen includes Tony Musante, Claudia Cardinale, John Forsythe, John Steiner, Renzo Palmer.
When was Goodbye & Amen released and how long is it?
Goodbye & Amen was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Goodbye & Amen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goodbye & Amen was composed by Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis.
Is Goodbye & Amen based on a book or true story?
Goodbye & Amen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Clifford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Goodbye & Amen?
Goodbye & Amen holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).