The Machine That Kills Bad People(1952)
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The Machine That Kills Bad People Synopsis
In Amalfi, a village on the Italian coast, an old man who seems to have strange powers gives Celestino Esposito, the local photographer, a dangerous ability.
The Machine That Kills Bad People (1952) is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Roberto Rossellini, released on May 14, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Giovanni Amato, Marilyn Buferd, Pietro Carloni and Joseph Falletta. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Roberto Rossellini
- Writers:
- Franco Brusati, Giancarlo Vigorelli, Liana Ferri
- Cinematographer:
- Tino Santoni
- Composer:
- Renzo Rossellini
- Production:
- Tevere Film
- Status:
- Released
The Machine That Kills Bad People Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Giovanni Amato
Giovanni Amato
as The Mayor
Marilyn Buferd
as American Girl
Pietro Carloni
- Joseph Falletta
Joseph Falletta
as Joe
- Gennaro Pisano
Gennaro Pisano
as Celestino Esposito
- Helen Tubbs
Helen Tubbs
as American Girl's Mother
William Tubbs
as American Girl's Father
Clara Bindi
as Giulietta Del Bello (uncredited)
- Camillo Buonanni
Camillo Buonanni
as (uncredited)
Giacomo Furia
as Romano Cuccurullo (uncredited)
Aldo Giuffrè
as (uncredited)
Carlo Giuffrè
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Roberto Rossellini, written by Franco Brusati, Giancarlo Vigorelli and Liana Ferri.
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The Machine That Kills Bad People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Machine That Kills Bad People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Machine That Kills Bad People online?
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The Machine That Kills Bad People (1952) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Machine That Kills Bad People?
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The main cast of The Machine That Kills Bad People (1952) includes Giovanni Amato, Marilyn Buferd, Pietro Carloni, Joseph Falletta and Gennaro Pisano. The film was directed by Roberto Rossellini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Machine That Kills Bad People released?
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The Machine That Kills Bad People was released on May 14, 1952 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Machine That Kills Bad People worth watching?
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The Machine That Kills Bad People (1952) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.