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"Romanzo Criminale" is a 2005 Italian crime film directed by Michele Placido, based on the novel of the same name by Giancarlo De Cataldo. The narrative chronicles the rise and fall of a criminal gang in Rome during the 1970s and 1980s, spanning from street-level crime to high-level political terrorism. It serves as a fictionalized account of the real-life Banda della Magliana and Italy's Years of Lead.
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What is Romanzo Criminale based on?
Romanzo Criminale is based on Giancarlo De Cataldo's novel of the same name. Michele Placido directed the 2005 Italian crime film adaptation.
What criminal organization is depicted in Romanzo Criminale?
The story follows the fictional Banda della Magliana, a gang that rises from street crime in Rome. Key figures include Libanese, Il Freddo, and Dandi.
Which period does Romanzo Criminale cover?
The film traces the gang's rise and fall through Rome during the 1970s and 1980s. Its crime story is connected to the political tension and institutional corruption of that period.
Is Romanzo Criminale also a television series?
Yes, the film was followed by an Italian television series with the same title. The 2005 movie remains Michele Placido's feature-film adaptation of De Cataldo's novel.
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