Slap the Monster on Page One (1973)

  • NR
  • 04/26/1973 (FR)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 22m

Overview

1972, Milan. Just a few days before the general elections, a young girl from an esteemed family is raped and murdered. Bizanti, editor-in-chief of a conservative newspaper, tries to derail the official police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his boss to win the elections.

Marco Bellocchio

Director

Sergio Donati

Screenplay, Story

Goffredo Fofi

Screenplay

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté's headshot

Gian Maria Volonté

The Managing Editor of 'Il Giornale'
Fabio Garriba's headshot

Fabio Garriba

Roveda
Carla Tatò's headshot

Carla Tatò

Bizanti's wife
Jacques Herlin's headshot

Jacques Herlin

Lauri
John Steiner's headshot

John Steiner

Ingegner Montelli - Publisher of 'Il Giornale'
Michel Bardinet's headshot

Michel Bardinet

Member of the Editorial Staff
Jean Rougeul's headshot

Jean Rougeul

The Managing Editor of 'Il Giornale'
Corrado Solari's headshot

Corrado Solari

Mario Boni

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