One Way or Another (1976)
Original title: Todo modo
One Way or Another is a 1976 Italian-language drama movie directed by Elio Petri, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Marcello Mastroianni and Mariangela Melato.
Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.
Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté as M.
- Marcello Mastroianni as Don Gaetano
- Mariangela Melato as Giacinta
- Ciccio Ingrassia as Voltrano
- Franco Citti as M.'s Driver
- Cesare Gelli as Arras
- Tino Scotti as Hotel Zafer Cook
- Adriano Amidei Migliano as Minister Capra Profiri
- Giancarlo Badessi as Ventre
- Mario Bartolomei as Franco Lombo
- Nito Costa as Young Priest
- Guerrino Crivello as Speaker Priest