Rent Against the Law (1950)
1h 37min
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- Synopsis:
- A middle class man who launders money for the mob to make ends meet witnesses a murder during a currency exchange. Identified as the murderer by police, he embarks with his girlfriend on a mission to clear his name. A Hitchcockian wrong man thriller in a crime framework, Pietro Germi's scenario echoes the American noir. With a screenplay co-authored by the former head of Rome's flying squad, 'Against the Law' was noted for its realism on release, where it proved a hit with audiences and critics. Starring a charming Marcello Mastroianni in his first leading role, Flavio Calzavara's under-seen gem...
- Actors:
- Tino Buazzelli, Manlio Busoni, Angelo Canova, Renato Malavasi, Fulvia Mammi, Marcello Mastroianni, Paolo Panelli, Mario Terribile, Miranda Campa, Celeste Marchesini, Marina Bonfigli, Giulio Battiferri, Giovanni Reali, Roberto Paoletti, Angelo Dessy, Maria Teresa Albani, Maria Fusini, Alba Cuomo, Andrea Petricca, Gianni Bonagura
- Directors:
- Flavio Calzavara
- Producers:
- Giorgio Carini
- Writers:
- Flavio Calzavara, Pietro Germi, Giuseppe Mangione, Calogero Marrocco, Guglielmo Santangelo
- Aka:
- Contro la legge
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Thrillers
- Countries:
- Italy
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 07/09/2026
- Run Time:
- 97 minutes
- Languages:
- Italian LPCM Mono
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Full Screen 1.37:1
- Colour:
- B & W
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Interview with Italian cinema expert Stephen Gundle on Flavio Calzavara (2026, 20 mins)
- Interview with critic Manuela Lazic on Marcello Mastroianni (2026, 21 mins)
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