The Swindlers(1959)
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The Swindlers 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.
The Swindlers (1959) is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, released on September 23, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Alberto Sordi, Belinda Lee, Renato Salvatori and Nino Vingelli. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Francesco Rosi
- Writers:
- Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Francesco Rosi
- Producers:
- Franco Cristaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Gianni Di Venanzo
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Titanus, Vides Cinematografica, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
- Status:
- Released
The Swindlers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alberto Sordi
as Totonno
Belinda Lee
as Paula Meyer
Renato Salvatori
as Mario Balducci
Nino Vingelli
as Vincenzo
Aldo Giuffrè
as Armando
Aldo Bufi Landi
as Rodolfo Valentino
- Nino Di Napoli
Nino Di Napoli
as Ciro
- Linda Vandal
Linda Vandal
as Frida
Josef Dahmen
as Herr Mayer
- Else Knott
Else Knott
- Salvatore Cafiero
Salvatore Cafiero
- Carmine Ippolito
Carmine Ippolito
as Don Raffaele Tramontana
Key crew
Directed by Francesco Rosi, written by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, Suso Cecchi d'Amico and Francesco Rosi, produced by Franco Cristaldi.
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The Swindlers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 36 ratings.
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The Swindlers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Swindlers online?
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The Swindlers (1959) is available to stream on Novecento Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Swindlers?
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The main cast of The Swindlers (1959) includes Alberto Sordi, Belinda Lee, Renato Salvatori, Nino Vingelli and Aldo Giuffrè. The film was directed by Francesco Rosi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Swindlers released?
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The Swindlers was released on September 23, 1959 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Swindlers worth watching?
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The Swindlers (1959) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.