Sacco and Vanzetti (1971)

Synopsis of Sacco and Vanzetti

One of the most notorious American judicial cases of the 20th century is paced and photographed like a spaghetti Western in the Italian Sacco and Vanzetti. There is no denying that Nicola Sacco (Riccardo Cucciolla) and Bartolomeo Vanzetti (Gian Maria Volontè) were anarchists. But it is highly doubtful that Sacco and Vanzetti were guilty of murder. However, their trial took place at the height of the 1920s "Red Scare," so there was little opportunity for the two men to receive fair treatment. Despite worldwide protests from politicians, intellectuals, and "average Joes," Sacco and Vanzetti were executed on August 23, 1927, after spending nearly seven years on death row. Like most TV and film accounts of this story, Sacco and Vanzetti is clearly sympathetic to the main characters. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):

Giuliano Montaldo

Writer(s):

Ottavio Jemma, Fabrizio Onofri, Giuliano Montaldo

Producer(s):

Arrigo Colombo, George Papi, Harry Colombo

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Questionable for Children)

• 1971 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Actor

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