One Way or Another
1976 · 2h 5m · N/A
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Elio Petri
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One Way or Another
Overview
Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.
Director and cast
- Elio Petri Director
- Gian Maria Volonté as M.
- Marcello Mastroianni as Don Gaetano
- Mariangela Melato as Giacinta
- Ciccio Ingrassia as Voltrano
- Franco Citti as Autista di M.
- Cesare Gelli as Arras
- Michel Piccoli as Lui
- Tino Scotti as Hotel Zafer Cook
- Renato Salvatori as Dr. Scalambri
- Adriano Amidei Migliano Cast
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