The Escort
La scorta
“Protection is the job. Justice is the goal. Death is the price.”
Synopsis
The film shows the difficulties of an honest, imperiled judge and his bodyguard of four men, trying to clean up a Sicilian town. Corrupt local politicians, working hand-in-hand with the Mafia, will stop at nothing to prevent exposure of their rackets.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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La Scorta (1993) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-10
Top Cast
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Claudio Amendola
Angelo Mandolesi
Enrico Lo Verso
Andrea Corsale
Carlo Cecchi
Assistant Prosecuting Magistrate Michele de Francesco
Ricky Memphis
Fabio Muzzi
Leo Gullotta
Polizzi
Santo Bellina
Salvatore Genna
Benedetto Raneli
Presidente Caruso
Tony Sperandeo
Raffaele Frasca
Ugo Conti
Nicola Torre
Francesca D'Aloja
Anna Spano
Michele Volpentesta
Marco Corini
Lorenza Indovina
Lia Corsale
Angelo Infanti
Giudice Luigi Barresi
Luigi Maria Burruano
informatore
Giovanni Alamia
Nino Carabba
Guia Jelo
Rosalia Carabba
Mimmo Mignemi
Maresciallo
Claudio Spadaro
Farina
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricky Tognazzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Graziano Diana, Simona Izzo
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- La scorta
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Claudio Bonivento Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricky Tognazzi
Graziano Diana, Simona Izzo
Ennio Morricone
Alessio Gelsini Torresi
Carla Simoncelli
Department Leadership Roster
Katia Dottori
Costume Design
Ricky Tognazzi
Director
Graziano Diana
Screenplay
Simona Izzo
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Carla Simoncelli
Editor
Alessio Gelsini Torresi
Director of Photography
Mariangela Capuano
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Escort
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Escort about?
The film shows the difficulties of an honest, imperiled judge and his bodyguard of four men, trying to clean up a Sicilian town. Corrupt local politicians, working hand-in-hand with the Mafia, will stop at nothing to prevent exposure of their rackets.
Who directed The Escort?
The Escort was directed by Ricky Tognazzi.
Who stars in The Escort?
The principal cast of The Escort includes Claudio Amendola, Enrico Lo Verso, Carlo Cecchi, Ricky Memphis, Leo Gullotta.
When was The Escort released and how long is it?
The Escort was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Escort?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Escort was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Escort?
The Escort holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).