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Gomorrah
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Title: Gomorrah

Release Date: 16 May 2008

Runtime: 2h 16m

Genre: Drama, Crime

Director: Fandango

Production Companies: Fandango

Overview: An inside look at Italy's modern-day crime families, the Camorra in Naples and Caserta. Based on a book by Roberto Saviano. Power, money and blood: these are the "values" that the residents of the Province of Naples and Caserta have to face every day. They hardly ever have a choice and are forced to obey the rules of the Camorra. Only a lucky few can even think of leading a normal life.

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Average Vote: 6.877 (1215 votes)

Cast

  • Franco: Toni Servillo
  • Don Ciro: Gianfelice Imparato
  • Maria: Maria Nazionale
  • Pasquale: Salvatore Cantalupo
  • Iavarone: Gigio Morra
  • Marco: Marco Macor
  • Toto: Salvatore Abruzzese
  • Ciro: Ciro Petrone
  • Boxer: Salvatore Ruocco
  • Roberto: Carmine Paternoster
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