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Key Features:
Political corruption, Media manipulation, Murder investigation, Media ethics, Right-wing politics, Scandal, Cover-up, Power abuse, Conspiracy, Social commentary, Political thriller
Tone:
serious, cynical, dramatic
Target Audience:
Political thriller enthusiasts, Viewers interested in social commentary, Fans of investigative dramas, Those interested in media ethics
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Anxiety → Disgust

Slap the Monster on Page One

1972-10-19
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Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.

Genres
Drama, Thriller
Cast
Gian Maria Volonté, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin, John Steiner, Michel Bardinet, Jean Rougeul, Corrado Solari, Laura Betti, Enrico DiMarco
Crew
Marco Bellocchio, Sergio Donati, Goffredo Fofi, Sergio Donati
Rating
7.6(179 votes)
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