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A story set in the 90s and in the outskirts of Rome to Ostia. A world where money, luxury cars, night clubs, cocaine and synthetic drugs are easy to run. A world in which Vittorio …
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The Ruthless (2019)
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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The Ruthless works because it combines Character-led, polished, emotionally readable. Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy. The audience signal is solid enough to trust the ride.
Mood fit
Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy.
Who it is for
Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
Tone
Character-led, polished, emotionally readable
Pacing
Medium pace with room for mood and character beats.
Why Cinento recommends it
Cinento recommends The Ruthless because it scores well for Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy. It also balances Character-led, polished, emotionally readable.
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Great for friends, solo late-night watching, and people who like clues.
What kind of tone does The Ruthless have?
Character-led, polished, emotionally readable Medium pace with room for mood and character beats.