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The Tough and the Mighty

1969 · 101 min

A gritty, serious Italian crime drama that follows a real bandit's life with a measured, documentary-like weight.

Directed by
Carlo Lizzani
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Overview
Based on the story of real life Sardinian bandit Graziano Mesina.

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Directed by
Carlo Lizzani
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • violence
    • survival
    • justice
    • betrayal
    Places
    • countryside
    • small town
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance2
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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