The Ruthless
“In Milan, the thirstiest wins.”
Milan, Italy, 1967. Santo Russo, a boy of Calabrian origin, arrives north with his parents and younger brother to find better living conditions. Due to an absurd misunderstanding and his father's contempt, Santo ends up in prison, where he gets a “true education.” In 1978, he and his friends Slim and Mario embark on a 15-year criminal career, a successful and ruthless spiral of robberies, kidnappings, murders and heroin smuggling.
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About The Ruthless
The Ruthless is a 2019 Italian-language crime and drama film directed by Renato De Maria. The cast is led by Riccardo Scamarcio, Sara Serraiocco, Alessio Praticò. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 400 ratings.
The Ruthless was produced by BiBi Film, Indie Prod, and Canal+ and made in France and Italy. It was released on April 8, 2019.
- Director
- Renato De Maria
- Writers
- Valentina Strada, Renato De Maria, Federico Gnesini
- Release date
- April 8, 2019
- OTT release
- April 19, 2019
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- BiBi Film, Indie Prod, Canal+
The Ruthless cast & crew
The Ruthless was directed by Renato De Maria and written by Valentina Strada, Renato De Maria, and Federico Gnesini.
The cast features Riccardo Scamarcio as Santo Russo, Sara Serraiocco as Mariangela, Alessio Praticò as Salvatore 'Slim' Mammone, Alessandro Tedeschi as Alessandro Tedeschi, Marie-Ange Casta as Annabelle, and Sara Cardinaletti as Suor Giuseppina.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Riccardo Sinigallia, cinematography is by Gian Filippo Corticelli, and it was produced by Angelo Barbagallo and Matilde Barbagallo.
Is The Ruthless worth watching?
The Ruthless holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 426 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Ruthless is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Ruthless
Riccardo Scamarcio
Santo Russo
Sara Serraiocco
Mariangela
Alessio Praticò
Salvatore 'Slim' Mammone
Alessandro Tedeschi
Alessandro Tedeschi
Marie-Ange Casta
Annabelle
Sara Cardinaletti
Suor Giuseppina
Angelo Libri
Pantaleone Russo
Adele Tirante
Caterina Russo
Michele De Virgilio
Avvocato Giovanni Bova
Aram Kian
Nuri
Sebastian Gimelli Morosini
Giampi
Pietro Pace
Spadafora
The Ruthless — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ruthless in United States?
The Ruthless is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Ruthless in?
The Ruthless is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ruthless?
The Ruthless runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Ruthless rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 426 ratings.
▸When did The Ruthless release on OTT?
The Ruthless became available digitally on April 19, 2019.
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