The Ruthless
Lo spietato
“In Milan, the thirstiest wins.”
Synopsis
Milan, Italy, 1967. Santo Russo, a boy of Calabrian origin, arrives north with his parents and younger brother to find better living conditions. Due to an absurd misunderstanding and his father's contempt, Santo ends up in prison, where he gets a “true education.” In 1978, he and his friends Slim and Mario embark on a 15-year criminal career, a successful and ruthless spiral of robberies, kidnappings, murders and heroin smuggling.
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The Ruthless | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-03
Top Cast
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Riccardo Scamarcio
Santo Russo
Sara Serraiocco
Mariangela
Alessio Praticò
Salvatore 'Slim' Mammone
Alessandro Tedeschi
Alessandro Tedeschi
Marie-Ange Casta
Annabelle
Sara Cardinaletti
Suor Giuseppina
Angelo Libri
Pantaleone Russo
Adele Tirante
Caterina Russo
Michele De Virgilio
Avvocato Giovanni Bova
Aram Kian
Nuri
Sebastian Gimelli Morosini
Giampi
Pietro Pace
Spadafora
Fabio Pellicori
Ciccio Gaetani
Giuseppe Percoco
Paolino Gaetani
Marco Ripoldi
Cameriere
Ignazio Oliva
Michele Ventura
Valentine Payen-Wicaksono
Ragazza Francese
Giovanni D'Aleo
Luigi Russo
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renato De Maria
- Screenplay & Story
- Valentina Strada, Renato De Maria, Federico Gnesini
- Original Score
- Riccardo Sinigallia, Meme
- Original Title
- Lo spietato
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- BiBi Film, Indie Prod, Canal+, Ciné+, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renato De Maria
Valentina Strada, Renato De Maria, Federico Gnesini, Luca Fazzo, Pietro Colaprico
Riccardo Sinigallia, Meme
Gian Filippo Corticelli
Clelio Benevento
Angelo Barbagallo, Matilde Barbagallo
Department Leadership Roster
Massimiliano Bianchi
Stunt Coordinator
Saverio Desiderato
Stunt Coordinator
Maria Rita Barbera
Costume Design
Renato De Maria
Director
Valentina Strada
Screenplay
Angelo Barbagallo
Producer
Renato De Maria
Screenplay
Federico Gnesini
Screenplay
Gian Filippo Corticelli
Director of Photography
Clelio Benevento
Editor
Riccardo Sinigallia
Original Music Composer
Matilde Barbagallo
Producer
Giada Esposito
Production Design
Meme
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ruthless
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What is The Ruthless about?
Milan, Italy, 1967. Santo Russo, a boy of Calabrian origin, arrives north with his parents and younger brother to find better living conditions. Due to an absurd misunderstanding and his father's contempt, Santo ends up in prison, where he gets a “true education.” In 1978, he and his friends Slim and Mario embark on a 15-year criminal career, a successful and ruthless spiral of robberies, kidnappings, murders and heroin smuggling.
Who directed The Ruthless?
The Ruthless was directed by Renato De Maria.
Who stars in The Ruthless?
The principal cast of The Ruthless includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Sara Serraiocco, Alessio Praticò, Alessandro Tedeschi, Marie-Ange Casta.
When was The Ruthless released and how long is it?
The Ruthless was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ruthless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ruthless was composed by Riccardo Sinigallia, Meme.
Is The Ruthless based on a book or true story?
The Ruthless is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luca Fazzo", Novel: "Pietro Colaprico".