Gardenia(1979)
Gardenia, il giustiziere della mala
It's kill or be killed in the mafia, They said it with bullets... He said it with flowers.
Gardenia Synopsis
A businessman comes into conflict with a gangster when he refuses to allow drugs to be sold through his restaurant.
Gardenia (1979) is a crime film directed by Domenico Paolella, released on May 5, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Franco Califano, Martin Balsam, Robert Webber and Eleonora Vallone. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Domenico Paolella
- Writers:
- Teodoro Corrà, Gino Capone
- Cinematographer:
- Sergio Rubini
- Composer:
- Franco Califano
- Production:
- Pac Orsa Maggiore
- Status:
- Released
Gardenia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Franco Califano
as Gardenia
Martin Balsam
as Salluzzo
Robert Webber
as Tony Caruso
Eleonora Vallone
as Regina Rossi
Licinia Lentini
as Miriam Bella
Franco Diogene
as Gardenia's Fat Friend
María Baxa
as Gardenia's Restaurant Manager
Venantino Venantini
as Nocita
- Gualtiero Rispoli
Gualtiero Rispoli
as Lawyer
Lory Del Santo
as Laura
Lorraine De Selle
as Consuelo
Renato Basso Bondini
as The Sicilian
Key crew
Directed by Domenico Paolella, written by Teodoro Corrà and Gino Capone.
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Gardenia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 4 ratings.
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Gardenia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gardenia online?
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Who stars in Gardenia?
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The main cast of Gardenia (1979) includes Franco Califano, Martin Balsam, Robert Webber, Eleonora Vallone and Licinia Lentini. The film was directed by Domenico Paolella. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gardenia released?
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Gardenia was released on May 5, 1979 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Gardenia worth watching?
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Gardenia (1979) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.