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Sacred Silence

October 29, 2012 Matt Blake 0

Sacred Silence is a 1996 film written and directed by Antonio Capuano. It’s a borderline crime film in that it deals with the Camorra, although it’s more of a character study and modern day tragedy than a traditional poliziotteschi

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Gang War in Naples

October 21, 2012 Matt Blake 0

Gang War in Naples is a film with a veneer of class. It has a stately pace, epic feel and – the major selling point – quite excellent cinematography from Giulio Albonico

Antonio Sabato in New Mafia Boss

New Mafia Boss

October 5, 2012 Matt Blake 0

Telly Savalas in a Eurocrime film… what’s not to like! Crime Boss, directed by B-Movie specialist Alberto De Martino, was released a month before The Godfather came out in Italy

Amasi Damiani's Blood Story

Blood Story, by Amasi Damiani

October 1, 2012 Matt Blake 0

This obscure movie from cult director Amasi Damiani was one of a bunch of Italian crime films made during the late 60s / early 70s and set in prohibition era America.