The Ruthless (2019)
Movie 1h 51m ★ 6.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2019, The Ruthless is a crime and drama movie. It is directed by Renato De Maria. The cast includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Alessio Praticò and Sara Serraiocco. The running time is 1h 51m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Renato De MariaDirector
- Riccardo Scamarcioas Santo Russo
- Alessio Praticòas Salvatore 'Slim' Mammone
- Sara Serraioccoas Mariangela
- Adele Tiranteas Caterina Russo
- Alessandro Tedeschias Alessandro Tedeschi
- Marie-Ange Castaas Annabelle
- Sara Cardinalettias Suor Giuseppina
- Angelo Librias Pantaleone Russo
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Questions about The Ruthless
- What genre is The Ruthless?
- The Ruthless is categorised as Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in The Ruthless?
- Riccardo Scamarcio, Alessio Praticò, Sara Serraiocco, Adele Tirante, Alessandro Tedeschi appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Ruthless?
- Renato De Maria directed The Ruthless.
- How long is The Ruthless?
- The Ruthless runs for 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- Is The Ruthless worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Ruthless?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
