The Ruthless
"In Milan, the thirstiest wins."
Originally released in 2019. The Ruthless is a crime/drama film. directed by Renato De Maria.
Starring Riccardo Scamarcio, Sara Serraiocco, and Alessio Praticò
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 8, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (420 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Riccardo Scamarcio
as Santo Russo
Sara Serraiocco
as Mariangela
Alessio Praticò
as Salvatore 'Slim' Mammone
Alessandro Tedeschi
as Alessandro Tedeschi
Marie-Ange Casta
as Annabelle
Sara Cardinaletti
as Suor Giuseppina
Angelo Libri
as Pantaleone Russo
Adele Tirante
as Caterina Russo
Michele De Virgilio
as Avvocato Giovanni Bova
Aram Kian
as Nuri
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- BiBi Film
- Indie Prod
- Canal+
- Ciné+
- RAI Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
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 c...
Who directed The Ruthless?
The Ruthless was directed by Renato De Maria.
How long is The Ruthless?
The Ruthless has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Ruthless released?
The Ruthless was released on April 8, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ruthless?
The main cast of The Ruthless includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Sara Serraiocco, Alessio Praticò, Alessandro Tedeschi, Marie-Ange Casta.
Is The Ruthless worth watching?
The Ruthless has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 420 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.