A Man on His Knees(1979)
Un uomo in ginocchio
A Man on His Knees Synopsis
Nino, a regular working-class guy, finds that a hitman has been hired to kill him. He discovers that a wealthy woman has been kidnapped and that everyone who was involved in it is being killed off. However, Nino had nothing to do with the kidnapping and has to find out who has sent the killers and stop them before it's too late.
A Man on His Knees (1979) is a thriller and crime film directed by Damiano Damiani, released on April 13, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Giorgi, Michele Placido and Tano Cimarosa. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Damiano Damiani
- Writers:
- Damiano Damiani, Nicola Badalucco, Damiano Damiani
- Producers:
- Mario Cecchi Gori
- Cinematographer:
- Ennio Guarnieri
- Composer:
- Franco Mannino
- Production:
- Rizzoli Film
- Status:
- Released
A Man on His Knees Cast & Crew
Main cast
Giuliano Gemma
as Nino Peralta
Eleonora Giorgi
as Lucia Peralta
Michele Placido
as Antonio Platamona
Tano Cimarosa
as Sebastiano Colicchia
Ettore Manni
as Vincenzo Fabbricante
Nello Pazzafini
as Patranca
- Fabrizio Forte
Fabrizio Forte
as il figlio di Patranca
Luciano Catenacci
as il commissario
Giampaolo Saccarola
as un malvivente
Andrea Aureli
as un pentito, ex uomo di fiducia di Fabbricante
Rodolfo Bigotti
as il figlio del pentito
- Lina Franchi
Lina Franchi
as la consorte del pentito
Key crew
Directed by Damiano Damiani, written by Damiano Damiani, Nicola Badalucco and Damiano Damiani, produced by Mario Cecchi Gori.
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A Man on His Knees Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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A Man on His Knees – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Man on His Knees online?
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A Man on His Knees (1979) is available to stream on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Man on His Knees?
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The main cast of A Man on His Knees (1979) includes Giuliano Gemma, Eleonora Giorgi, Michele Placido, Tano Cimarosa and Ettore Manni. The film was directed by Damiano Damiani. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Man on His Knees released?
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A Man on His Knees was released on April 13, 1979 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is A Man on His Knees worth watching?
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A Man on His Knees (1979) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.