I guappi

"IN THE MOUTH THE HONEY TO SWEETEN WRONGS, IN THE HAND THE RAZOR TO AVENGE OFFENCES"

Feb 23 1974 N/A 2h 10m
Action, Crime, Drama

Set in Naples at the end of the 19th century, I Guappi tells the story of a strange friendship between the powerful and charismatic Camorra boss, Don Gaetano (Fabio Testi), and one of the many scugnizzi who grew up on the streets, Nicola Bellizzi (Franco Nero). Nicola, thanks to Don Gaetano's protection, becomes first an honoured picciotto of the Camorra and then a lawyer. He tries to break away from his 'family', but falls back into a life of crime and violence.

Plot

In this period piece set in Italy, Nicola Bellizzi dreams of becoming a lawyer. However, when he seeks the reason that people are reluctant to help him in his goals, he discovers that some of his blood relations are high-ranking members of the Mafia. He tries to break away from his family obligations, but falls into a life of crime and violence.

Written by

Ugo Pirro, Pasquale Squitieri, Michele Prisco

Directed by

Pasquale Squitieri

Cast

Claudia Cardinale, Franco Nero, Fabio Testi

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy

Production Companies

Gianni Hecht Lucari

Languages

Italiano

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
450
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA