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6.8 / 10(306 votes)IMDb20101h 42mFrance, Italy

Angel of Evil

Vallanzasca - Gli angeli del male

“The incredible true story of Italy's most notorious gangster.”

Synopsis

Set in Italy in the 1970s, VALLANZASCA is the true story of the Italian underworld’s most infamous outlaw. A criminal by age 9, Renato Vallanzasca grew up to become the country’s most notorious mobster before the age of 27. Vallanzasca and his gang wrested control of the Milan underworld with a string of high profile robberies, kidnappings and murders. In the process, he captivated the public and earned the nickname ‘il bel Renè’ – for his devilish charm and handsome face. Arrested multiple times, his daring escapes from prison enraged the government, angered his rivals and fed his legend.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Angels of Evil OFFICIAL trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-14

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 17, 2011

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michele Placido
Screenplay & Story
Kim Rossi Stuart, Toni Trupia, Antonio Leotti, Michele Placido, Andrea Leanza, Antonella D'Agostino
Original Score
Ermanno Carlà, Giuliano Sangiorgi, Andrea Mariano, Lele Spedicato, Danilo Tasco, Andrea De Rocco
Original Title
Vallanzasca - Gli angeli del male
Country of Origin
France, Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 42m
Production Budget
$10M
Production Studios
Babe Films, Cosmo Productions, Canal+, Fox International Productions Italy

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michele Placido

Screenplay & Story

Kim Rossi Stuart, Toni Trupia, Antonio Leotti, Michele Placido, Andrea Leanza, Antonella D'Agostino, Andrea Purgatori, Angelo Pasquini, Renato Vallanzasca, Carlo Bonini

Original Score & Music

Ermanno Carlà, Giuliano Sangiorgi, Andrea Mariano, Lele Spedicato, Danilo Tasco, Andrea De Rocco

Director of Photography

Arnaldo Catinari

Film Editing

Consuelo Catucci

Producers

Elide Melli, Fabio Conversi

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Renato VallanzascaBook:Carlo BoniniBook:Antonella D'Agostino

Department Leadership Roster

Michele Placido

Michele Placido

Director

Kim Rossi Stuart

Kim Rossi Stuart

Screenplay

Toni Trupia

Toni Trupia

Screenplay

Antonio Leotti

Screenplay

Elide Melli

Elide Melli

Producer

Michele Placido

Michele Placido

Screenplay

Andrea Leanza

Screenplay

Roberto Chiocchi

Costume Design

Tonino Zera

Production Design

Fabio Conversi

Producer

Antonella D'Agostino

Screenplay

Arnaldo Catinari

Arnaldo Catinari

Director of Photography

Consuelo Catucci

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Angel of Evil.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Angel of Evil

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Angel of Evil about?

Set in Italy in the 1970s, VALLANZASCA is the true story of the Italian underworld’s most infamous outlaw. A criminal by age 9, Renato Vallanzasca grew up to become the country’s most notorious mobster before the age of 27. Vallanzasca and his gang wrested control of the Milan underworld with a string of high profile robberies, kidnappings and murders. In the process, he captivated the public and earned the nickname ‘il bel Renè’ – for his devilish charm and handsome face. Arrested multiple times, his daring escapes from prison enraged the government, angered his rivals and fed his legend.

Who directed Angel of Evil?

Angel of Evil was directed by Michele Placido.

Who stars in Angel of Evil?

The principal cast of Angel of Evil includes Kim Rossi Stuart, Filippo Timi, Valeria Solarino, Moritz Bleibtreu, Paz Vega.

When was Angel of Evil released and how long is it?

Angel of Evil was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.

Who composed the musical score for Angel of Evil?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Angel of Evil was composed by Ermanno Carlà, Giuliano Sangiorgi, Andrea Mariano, Lele Spedicato, Danilo Tasco, Andrea De Rocco.

Is Angel of Evil based on a book or true story?

Angel of Evil is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Renato Vallanzasca", Book: "Carlo Bonini", Book: "Antonella D'Agostino".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Angel of Evil?

Angel of Evil holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).