Crime Novel

Set in Rome starting in the 1970s, the film follows three young criminals named Libano, Freddo, and Dandi who unite to dominate the city's underworld. Through a series of violent crimes, including kidnappings and drug trafficking, they build a powerful organization with ties to the mafia and political figures. While they rise to prominence over several decades, their success is challenged by a determined police inspector and internal tensions fueled by paranoia and conflicting desires.

Directed by Michele Placido, this is the first of six films listed in his career. The movie features a cast including Kim Rossi Stuart, Pierfrancesco Favino, Claudio Santamaria, Stefano Accorsi, Anna Mouglalis, and Riccardo Scamarcio, with a total of 48 credited actors. Produced by companies such as Cattleya and Warner Bros Pictures Italia, the production earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 7.2 on IMDb from 10,000 votes and 7.1 on TMDB from 700 votes. These viewers rated the film higher than professional critics, who gave it a score of 6.6 based on 15 reviews.