The Ruthless (2019)
Original title: Lo spietato
The Ruthless is a 2019 Italian-language crime movie directed by Renato De Maria, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Sara Serraiocco and Alessio Praticò.
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 answers
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 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.
When was The Ruthless released?
The Ruthless was released on 8 April 2019.
How long is The Ruthless?
The Ruthless runs 1h 51m.
Who made The Ruthless?
The Ruthless was directed by Renato De Maria.
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
- Sebastian Gimelli Morosini as Giampi
- Pietro Pace as Spadafora