The Mattei Affair(1972)
Il caso Mattei
On October 27, 1962, a plane crashed in Bascape, Italy, sparking an international intrigue...sabotage...disappearances and murders! These events are all the more bizarre because they are TRUE. The central figure was Enrico Mattei.
The Mattei Affair Synopsis
Enrico Mattei helped change Italy’s future, first as freedom-fighter against the Nazis, then as an investor in methane gas through a public company, A.G.I.P., and ultimately as the head of ENI, a state body formed for the development of oil resources. On October 27, 1962, he died when his private airplane crashed during a flight to Milan. Officially, it is declared an accident, but many journalists explore other plausible reasons for Mattei's untimely death.
The Mattei Affair (1972) is a drama and history film directed by Francesco Rosi, released on January 26, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Luigi Squarzina, Peter Baldwin and Renato Romano. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 121 ratings.
- Director:
- Francesco Rosi
- Writers:
- Tonino Guerra, Fulvio Bellini, Tito De Stefano
- Producers:
- Franco Cristaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Pasqualino De Santis
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Vides Cinematografica, Verona Produzione
- Status:
- Released
The Mattei Affair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Enrico Mattei
Luigi Squarzina
as liberal journalist
Peter Baldwin
as William McHale
Renato Romano
as journalist
Franco Graziosi
as Minister of State partecipations
Gianfranco Ombuen
as Mr. Ferrari, the engineer
Elio Jotta
as head of the Committee of Inquiry
- Luciano Colitti
Luciano Colitti
as Irnerio Bertuzzi
Edda Ferronao
as Mrs. Mattei
Accursio Di Leo
as Sicilian character
Terenzio Cordova
as police officer
Giuseppe Lo Presti
as Sicilian character
Key crew
Directed by Francesco Rosi, written by Tonino Guerra, Fulvio Bellini and Tito De Stefano, produced by Franco Cristaldi.
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The Mattei Affair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 121 ratings.
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The Mattei Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mattei Affair online?
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The Mattei Affair (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Mattei Affair?
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The main cast of The Mattei Affair (1972) includes Gian Maria Volonté, Luigi Squarzina, Peter Baldwin, Renato Romano and Franco Graziosi. 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 Mattei Affair released?
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The Mattei Affair was released on January 26, 1972 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Mattei Affair worth watching?
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The Mattei Affair (1972) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 121 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.