Accattone (1961)
- 10.0
- 120 mins
- Drama
Storyline
In the slums of Rome, Vittorio "Accattone" Cataldi (Franco Citti) supports himself as a pimp for his longtime girlfriend, Maddalena (Silvana Corsini), but when she goes to jail after being assaulted, Accattone struggles to survive.
Plot Keywords
pimp, prostitute, ex-wife, son, virgin, police officer, bleak, disheartening, rome, slum, family home, police station, river, street, crime, poverty, prostitution, marriage, ambition, wretched excess, quest, 1960s
Short Review
This is a fascinating debut by writer-director Pier Paolo Pasolini, who has scripted some interesting pix.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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