Escalation
“They tried to turn him into a sexual square!”
Synopsis
1968, London. Luca is living his 'swinging' years away from duties, while his father wants him to take the reins of the family business. He plots to have him kidnapped and placed in a sanitarium, where the young man undergoes electroshock therapy until 'normalised'. Luca is then made to marry a woman who is actually a psychiatrist hired to turn him into a perfect businessman.
Top Cast
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Claudine Auger
Carla Maria Mannini
Lino Capolicchio
Luca Lambertinghi
Gabriele Ferzetti
Augusto Lambertinghi
Didi Perego
Private investigator
Leopoldo Trieste
Priest / Guru
Paola Corinti
Augusto's lover
Dada Gallotti
Nurse
Harold Null
Police sergeant
Jacqueline Perrier
Valeria Lambertenghi
Michele Riccardini
Detective
Antonietta Fiorito
Lambertenghi employee
Madeline Smith
Girl on Bicycle (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Faenza
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Faenza
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Escalation
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Cemo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Faenza
Roberto Faenza
Ennio Morricone
Luigi Kuveiller
Ruggero Mastroianni
Giuseppe Zaccariello
Department Leadership Roster
Luciana Marinucci
Costume Design
Luciana Marinucci
Production Design
Roberto Faenza
Director
Roberto Faenza
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Luigi Kuveiller
Director of Photography
Giuseppe Zaccariello
Producer
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Escalation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escalation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escalation about?
1968, London. Luca is living his 'swinging' years away from duties, while his father wants him to take the reins of the family business. He plots to have him kidnapped and placed in a sanitarium, where the young man undergoes electroshock therapy until 'normalised'. Luca is then made to marry a woman who is actually a psychiatrist hired to turn him into a perfect businessman.
Who directed Escalation?
Escalation was directed by Roberto Faenza.
Who stars in Escalation?
The principal cast of Escalation includes Claudine Auger, Lino Capolicchio, Gabriele Ferzetti, Didi Perego, Leopoldo Trieste.
When was Escalation released and how long is it?
Escalation was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Escalation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escalation was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escalation?
Escalation holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.