The Ruthless(2019)
Lo spietato
In Milan, the thirstiest wins.
The Ruthless Synopsis
Milan, Italy, 1967. Santo Russo, a boy of Calabrian origin, arrives north with his parents and younger brother to find better living conditions. Due to an absurd misunderstanding and his father's contempt, Santo ends up in prison, where he gets a “true education.” In 1978, he and his friends Slim and Mario embark on a 15-year criminal career, a successful and ruthless spiral of robberies, kidnappings, murders and heroin smuggling.
The Ruthless (2019) is a crime and drama film directed by Renato De Maria, released on April 8, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Sara Serraiocco, Alessio Praticò and Alessandro Tedeschi. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 430 ratings.
- Director:
- Renato De Maria
- Writers:
- Valentina Strada, Renato De Maria, Federico Gnesini
- Producers:
- Angelo Barbagallo, Matilde Barbagallo
- Cinematographer:
- Gian Filippo Corticelli
- Composer:
- Riccardo Sinigallia
- Production:
- BiBi Film, Indie Prod, Canal+, Ciné+, RAI Cinema
- Status:
- Released
The Ruthless (2019) Trailer
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The Ruthless Cast & Crew
Main cast
Riccardo Scamarcio
as Santo Russo
Sara Serraiocco
as Mariangela
Alessio Praticò
as Salvatore 'Slim' Mammone
Alessandro Tedeschi
as Alessandro Tedeschi
Marie-Ange Casta
as Annabelle
Sara Cardinaletti
as Suor Giuseppina
Angelo Libri
as Pantaleone Russo
Adele Tirante
as Caterina Russo
Michele De Virgilio
as Avvocato Giovanni Bova
Aram Kian
as Nuri
- Sebastian Gimelli Morosini
Sebastian Gimelli Morosini
as Giampi
- Pietro Pace
Pietro Pace
as Spadafora
Key crew
Directed by Renato De Maria, written by Valentina Strada, Renato De Maria and Federico Gnesini, produced by Angelo Barbagallo and Matilde Barbagallo.
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The Ruthless Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 430 ratings.
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The Ruthless – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ruthless online?
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The Ruthless (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Ruthless?
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The main cast of The Ruthless (2019) includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Sara Serraiocco, Alessio Praticò, Alessandro Tedeschi and Marie-Ange Casta. The film was directed by Renato De Maria. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ruthless released?
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The Ruthless was released on April 8, 2019 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Ruthless worth watching?
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The Ruthless (2019) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 430 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ruthless?
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Yes. The official The Ruthless trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.