The Escort (1993)
Protection is the job. Justice is the goal. Death is the price.
The film shows the difficulties of an honest, imperiled judge and his bodyguard of four men, trying to clean up a Sicilian town. Corrupt local politicians, working hand-in-hand with the Mafia, will stop at nothing to prevent exposure of their rackets.
Director: Ricky Tognazzi
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: April 15, 1993
Cast
- Claudio Amendola - Angelo Mandolesi
- Enrico Lo Verso - Andrea Corsale
- Carlo Cecchi - Assistant Prosecuting Magistrate Michele de Francesco
- Ricky Memphis - Fabio Muzzi
- Leo Gullotta - Polizzi
- Santo Bellina - Salvatore Genna
- Benedetto Raneli - Presidente Caruso
- Tony Sperandeo - Raffaele Frasca
- Ugo Conti - Nicola Torre
- Francesca D'Aloja - Anna Spano
Screenplay
- Graziano Diana (Story)
- Graziano Diana (Screenplay)
- Simona Izzo (Story)
- Simona Izzo (Screenplay)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Alessio Gelsini Torresi
Editing: Carla Simoncelli
Production: Claudio Bonivento Productions
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Criminal Underworld and Organized Crime, Mafia Blood Oath: Loyalty and Death, Gripping Violent Crime
Keywords
mafia, italian politics
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Escort about?
- The film shows the difficulties of an honest, imperiled judge and his bodyguard of four men, trying to clean up a Sicilian town. Corrupt local politicians, working hand-in-hand with the Mafia, will stop at nothing to prevent exposure of their rackets.
- Who directed The Escort?
- The Escort was directed by Ricky Tognazzi.
- Who stars in The Escort?
- The Escort stars Claudio Amendola, Enrico Lo Verso, Carlo Cecchi, Ricky Memphis, Leo Gullotta, Santo Bellina.
- How long is The Escort?
- The Escort has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Escort?
- The Escort is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Escort produced?
- The Escort was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Escort?
- The themes of The Escort include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Criminal Underworld and Organized Crime, Mafia Blood Oath: Loyalty and Death, Gripping Violent Crime.