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Hands Over the City

1963Movie1 h 41 minNR

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A tense, bleak drama movie about politics and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

Prior to a city council election, the collapse of a building leaves a land developer and his political backers defending themselves against a scandal.

Feels like

  • Italian Political Drama
  • Neo-Realist Legacy
  • Urban Corruption Scandal
  • Class Struggle Narrative
  • Cinematic History Lesson
  • Bleak Social Critique
  • Ensemble Cast Powerhouse
  • Naples Setting
  • Ethical Decay

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Francesco Rosi
Written by
Raffaele La Capria, Francesco Rosi, Enzo Provenzale
Produced by
Lionello Santi
Music by
Piero Piccioni

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Facts

October 11, 1963 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
October 11, 1963
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

The Bad Guy Wins, This Is What the Building Will Look Like, Walk and Talk +9

  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • This Is What the Building Will Look Like
  • Walk and Talk
  • Same Language Dub
  • Bookends
  • This Is a Work of Fiction
  • Overly Nervous Flop Sweat
  • Speech-Centric Work
  • Capitalism Is Bad
  • Villainous Gentrification
  • Conversation Cut
  • Corrupt Politician

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Hands Over the City?"

Questions about Hands Over the City

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Where can I stream Hands Over the City?

Criterion

In the United States, Hands Over the City streams on Criterion. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Hands Over the City worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6).

Will I feel good after watching Hands Over the City?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Hands Over the City in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.