Hands over the City

1963·Movie

1h 41min

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About

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

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Genres: Political Thriller Political Drama Courtroom Drama
Mood: DarkCriticalTenseCynicalInvestigative
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
BetrayalJustice Vs. RevengeCorruption Of PowerSocial RevolutionPolitical Intrigue
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Media ManipulationClass StruggleElection CampaignLegal ProceedingsInvestigative JournalismPolitical AmbitionCover-UpPolitical Conspiracy
Pacing: LeisurelyBuilding Suspense
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeMultiple PerspectivesFlashbacks
Dialog: Rhetorical QuestionsPhilosophical DiscussionsPoetic Language
Character Types: MentorVillainAnti-HeroEveryman
Time: 1960s
Place: Urban CityscapeCourtroomGovernment Offices
Cinematic Style: Long TakesHandheld Camera WorkBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set: Modern AttirePeriod-Accurate CostumesGovernment Buildings

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Francesco Rosi, Gianni Di Venanzo, Nando Cicero

Produced by:

Lionello Santi, Enzo Provenzale

Composed by:

Piero Piccioni

Cast

Rod Steiger

Edoardo Nottola

Salvo Randone

Professor De Angelis

Guido Alberti

Maglione

Terenzio Cordova

Prosecutor

Ennio Antonelli

Man in angry mob in Town Council (uncredited)

Pasquale Martino

Head of the archive (uncredited)

Renato Terra

Jounalist (uncredited)

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