Placido Rizzotto
Originally released in 2000. Placido Rizzotto is a drama/history film. directed by Pasquale Scimeca.
Starring Marcello Mazzarella, Vincenzo Albanese, and Carmelo Di Mazzarelli
Synopsis
As a child, Sicilian Placido Rizzotto saw his father imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, and as a young man he fought in World War II, first as a soldier and then as an anti-fascist partisan. These events have left Placido with little taste for petty tyranny and with a desire to promote social justice. Upon his return home, he becomes increasingly aware that the Mafia has taken hold of his village, witnessing angry and frustrated as gangsters control local politics and take whatever they want from the people. Placido helps to form a trade union as a challenge to the Mafia's authority, and attempts to organize the villagers into a collective to grow crops in the fields taken by the Mafia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marcello Mazzarella
as Placido Rizzotto
Vincenzo Albanese
as Luciano Liggio
Carmelo Di Mazzarelli
as Carmelo Rizzotto
Gioia Spaziani
as Lia
Franco Catalano
as Giovanni Pasqua
Biagio Barone
as Pasquale Criscione
Arturo Todaro
as Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa
David Coco
as Pio La Torre
Antonello Collesano
as Tom
Matteo Barbera
as Bino
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Arbash
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Placido Rizzotto about?
As a child, Sicilian Placido Rizzotto saw his father imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, and as a young man he fought in World War II, first as a soldier and then as an anti-fascist partisan. ...
Who directed Placido Rizzotto?
Placido Rizzotto was directed by Pasquale Scimeca.
How long is Placido Rizzotto?
Placido Rizzotto has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Placido Rizzotto released?
Placido Rizzotto was released on October 20, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Placido Rizzotto?
The main cast of Placido Rizzotto includes Marcello Mazzarella, Vincenzo Albanese, Carmelo Di Mazzarelli, Gioia Spaziani, Franco Catalano.