Desperate Crimes
Il ritmo del silenzio
“Murder is the name of the game”
Synopsis
In the large industrial port of an Italian city - sailors, women, black market traffickers, sleazy nightclubs, and dingy narrow alleys make up a world of danger, where a young American girl vanishes without a trace while an Italian man tries to track her down. On the way, he encounters a strange group of characters: a beautiful and ambitious prostitute, a girl ravaged by drugs, and the ferocious Joe Nerescu who is battling against a rival gang so he can gain control of the port.
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Top Cast
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Denise Crosby
Bella Blu
Van Quattro
Larry
Traci Lords
Laura
Rena Niehaus
Ute
Franco Columbu
Nerescu
Elizabeth Kaitan
Jamie Lee
Nicoletta Boris
Positano
Fausto Lombardi
Robert
Randi Ingerman
Nina
Jho Jhenkins
Tyrone
Franco Pistoni
Scalia
Laura Piattella
Margo
Antonella Sperati
Pieraldo Girollo
Reginald
Billy Oscar
Russ
Nazzareno Natale
Grocer
Fulvia Lorenzetti
Prostitute
Erika Sinisi
Grocer's Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Marfori
- Screenplay & Story
- Claudio Camarca, Billy DaMota, Andrea Marfori
- Original Score
- Adriano Maria Vitali
- Original Title
- Il ritmo del silenzio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Action International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Marfori
Claudio Camarca, Billy DaMota, Andrea Marfori
Adriano Maria Vitali
Marco Isoli
Dark Niblo
Agnese Fontana
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Marfori
Director
Claudio Camarca
Writer
Billy DaMota
Writer
Agnese Fontana
Producer
Dark Niblo
Editor
Augusta Dulio
Production Design
Rita Casellato Cecconi
Costume Design
Marco Isoli
Director of Photography
Adriano Maria Vitali
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Crimes
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What is Desperate Crimes about?
In the large industrial port of an Italian city - sailors, women, black market traffickers, sleazy nightclubs, and dingy narrow alleys make up a world of danger, where a young American girl vanishes without a trace while an Italian man tries to track her down. On the way, he encounters a strange group of characters: a beautiful and ambitious prostitute, a girl ravaged by drugs, and the ferocious Joe Nerescu who is battling against a rival gang so he can gain control of the port.
Who directed Desperate Crimes?
Desperate Crimes was directed by Andrea Marfori.
Who stars in Desperate Crimes?
The principal cast of Desperate Crimes includes Denise Crosby, Van Quattro, Traci Lords, Rena Niehaus, Franco Columbu.
When was Desperate Crimes released and how long is it?
Desperate Crimes was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperate Crimes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperate Crimes was composed by Adriano Maria Vitali.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperate Crimes?
Desperate Crimes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).