Romanzo Criminale

2005 · 2h32 · Film

Directed by Michele Placido

Starring Kim Rossi Stuart, Anna Mouglalis, Stefano Accorsi, Pierfrancesco Favino, Claudio Santamaria, Riccardo Scamarcio, Jasmine Trinca, Toni Bertorelli, Gigi Angelillo, Antonello Fassari

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Angry Bored

After serving prison time for a juvenile offense, Freddo gathers his old buddies Libano and Dandi and embarks on a crime spree that makes the trio the most powerful gangsters in Rome. Libano loves their new status, and seeks to spread their influence throughout the underworld, while the other two pursue more fleshly desires. For decades, their gang perpetrates extravagant crimes, until paranoia threatens to split the friends apart.

Original title

Romanzo criminale

Original language

Italian

Screenplay

Giancarlo De Cataldo, Sandro Petraglia, Stefano Rulli, Michele Placido

Music

Paolo Buonvino

Cinematography

Luca Bigazzi

Cast

Pierfrancesco Favino, Claudio Santamaria, Riccardo Scamarcio, Jasmine Trinca, Toni Bertorelli, Gigi Angelillo, Antonello Fassari, Elio Germano, Franco Interlenghi

Updated July 22, 2026

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