The Swindlers
Originally released in 1959. The Swindlers is a drama film. directed by Francesco Rosi.
Starring Alberto Sordi, Belinda Lee, and Renato Salvatori
Synopsis
Mario is in Hannover to work as a miner but after losing his job he decides to go back to Italy. When Totonno steals his passport to avoid the police and later on he offers him a new job as "magliaro" (cloth seller), Mario changes his mind and decides to follow Totonno to Hamburg. In Hamburg, Totonno and his friends have to sell Mayer's cloth, but they meet with the hostility of a Polish gang and Mario falls in love with Paula Mayer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (34 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Titanus
- Vides Cinematografica
- Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Swindlers about?
Mario is in Hannover to work as a miner but after losing his job he decides to go back to Italy. When Totonno steals his passport to avoid the police and later on he offers him a new job as "maglia...
Who directed The Swindlers?
The Swindlers was directed by Francesco Rosi.
How long is The Swindlers?
The Swindlers has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Swindlers released?
The Swindlers was released on September 23, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Swindlers?
The main cast of The Swindlers includes Alberto Sordi, Belinda Lee, Renato Salvatori, Nino Vingelli, Aldo Giuffrè.