# Romanzo Criminale (2005)

> A ruthless circle of Roman friends builds a criminal empire while an investigator turns their ambitions and collapsing loyalties against them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8485

## Facts

- Runtime: 152 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Michele Placido
- Cast: Kim Rossi Stuart, Anna Mouglalis, Stefano Accorsi, Pierfrancesco Favino, Claudio Santamaria, Riccardo Scamarcio, Jasmine Trinca, Toni Bertorelli
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418110/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, brooding, gritty, crime film marathon, serious movie night

## Synopsis

In a world where loyalty is currency, betrayal can be deadly.

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