The Mattei Affair
"On October 27, 1962, a plane crashed in Bascape, Italy, sparking an international intrigue...sabotage...disappearances and murders! These events are all the more bizarre because they are TRUE. The central figure was Enrico Mattei."
Originally released in 1972. The Mattei Affair is a drama/history film. directed by Francesco Rosi.
Starring Gian Maria Volonté, Luigi Squarzina, and Peter Baldwin
Synopsis
Enrico Mattei helped change Italy’s future, first as freedom-fighter against the Nazis, then as an investor in methane gas through a public company, A.G.I.P., and ultimately as the head of ENI, a state body formed for the development of oil resources. On October 27, 1962, he died when his private airplane crashed during a flight to Milan. Officially, it is declared an accident, but many journalists explore other plausible reasons for Mattei's untimely death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (111 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Enrico Mattei
Luigi Squarzina
as liberal journalist
Peter Baldwin
as William McHale
Renato Romano
as journalist
Franco Graziosi
as Minister of State partecipations
Gianfranco Ombuen
as Mr. Ferrari, the engineer
Elio Jotta
as head of the Committee of Inquiry
Luciano Colitti
as Irnerio Bertuzzi
Edda Ferronao
as Mrs. Mattei
Accursio Di Leo
as Sicilian character
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Vides Cinematografica
- Verona Produzione
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mattei Affair about?
Enrico Mattei helped change Italy’s future, first as freedom-fighter against the Nazis, then as an investor in methane gas through a public company, A.G.I.P., and ultimately as the head of ENI, a...
Who directed The Mattei Affair?
The Mattei Affair was directed by Francesco Rosi.
How long is The Mattei Affair?
The Mattei Affair has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Mattei Affair released?
The Mattei Affair was released on January 26, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mattei Affair?
The main cast of The Mattei Affair includes Gian Maria Volonté, Luigi Squarzina, Peter Baldwin, Renato Romano, Franco Graziosi.
Is The Mattei Affair worth watching?
The Mattei Affair has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 111 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.