One Way or Another (1976)
Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.
Director: Elio Petri
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: April 30, 1976
Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté - M.
- Marcello Mastroianni - Don Gaetano
- Mariangela Melato - Giacinta
- Ciccio Ingrassia - Voltrano
- Franco Citti - Autista di M.
- Cesare Gelli - Arras
- Michel Piccoli - Lui
- Renato Salvatori - Dr. Scalambri
- Tino Scotti - Il cuoco
- Adriano Amidei Migliano - Capra-Profiri
Screenplay
- Elio Petri (Screenplay)
- Berto Pelosso (Co-Writer)
- Leonardo Sciascia (Novel)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Luigi Kuveiller
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: Cinevera
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
suicide, confession, sin, religion, sexual repression
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One Way or Another about?
- Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.
- Who directed One Way or Another?
- One Way or Another was directed by Elio Petri.
- Who stars in One Way or Another?
- One Way or Another stars Gian Maria Volonté, Marcello Mastroianni, Mariangela Melato, Ciccio Ingrassia, Franco Citti, Cesare Gelli.
- How long is One Way or Another?
- One Way or Another has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is One Way or Another?
- One Way or Another is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was One Way or Another produced?
- One Way or Another was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of One Way or Another?
- The themes of One Way or Another include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Religious Fundamentalism and Social Conflict, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.