The Mattei Affair
“On October 27, 1962, a plane crashed in Bascape, Italy, sparking an international intrigue...sabotage...disappearances and murders! These events are all the more bizarre because they are TRUE. The central figure was Enrico Mattei.”
Enrico Mattei helped change Italy’s future, first as freedom-fighter against the Nazis, then as an investor in methane gas through a public company, A.G.I.P., and ultimately as the head of ENI, a state body formed for the development of oil resources. On October 27, 1962, he died when his private airplane crashed during a flight to Milan. Officially, it is declared an accident, but many journalists explore other plausible reasons for Mattei's untimely death.
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About The Mattei Affair
The Mattei Affair is a 1972 Italian-language drama and history film directed by Francesco Rosi. The cast is led by Gian Maria Volonté, Luigi Squarzina, Peter Baldwin. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Mattei Affair was produced by Vides Cinematografica and Verona Produzione and made in Italy. It was released on January 26, 1972.
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Writers
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi
- Release date
- January 26, 1972
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Vides Cinematografica, Verona Produzione
The Mattei Affair cast & crew
The Mattei Affair was directed by Francesco Rosi and written by Tonino Guerra and Francesco Rosi.
The cast features Gian Maria Volonté as Enrico Mattei, Luigi Squarzina as liberal journalist, Peter Baldwin as William McHale, Renato Romano as journalist, Franco Graziosi as Minister of State partecipations, and Gianfranco Ombuen as Mr. Ferrari, the engineer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Piero Piccioni, cinematography is by Pasqualino De Santis, and it was produced by Franco Cristaldi.
Is The Mattei Affair worth watching?
The Mattei Affair holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 117 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Mattei Affair is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Mattei Affair
Gian Maria Volonté
Enrico Mattei
Luigi Squarzina
liberal journalist
Peter Baldwin
William McHale
Renato Romano
journalist
Franco Graziosi
Minister of State partecipations
Gianfranco Ombuen
Mr. Ferrari, the engineer
Elio Jotta
head of the Committee of Inquiry
Luciano Colitti
Irnerio Bertuzzi
Edda Ferronao
Mrs. Mattei
Accursio Di Leo
Sicilian character
Terenzio Cordova
police officer
Giuseppe Lo Presti
Sicilian character
The Mattei Affair — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mattei Affair in United States?
The Mattei Affair is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Mattei Affair in?
The Mattei Affair is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mattei Affair?
The Mattei Affair runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Mattei Affair rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 117 ratings.
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