Could It Happen Here?
| Could It Happen Here? | |
|---|---|
 Italian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Massimo Pirri |
| Written by |
Morando Morandini Jr. Massimo Pirri Federico Tofi |
| Starring | Luc Merenda |
| Music by | Coriolano Gori |
| Cinematography | Riccardo Pallottini |
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| Language | Italian |
Could It Happen Here? (Italian: Italia: ultimo atto?) is a 1977 Italian political fiction thriller film written and directed by Massimo Pirri.[1][2][3]
Plot
Rome, 1977. In a more and more confused climate, between popular discontent and difficulties of the government, a terrorist group is training his men in anticipation of a major military action: the elimination of the Minister of the Interior. At one point, the organization decides to abandon the plan, as it is believed that a massacre would not improve the condition of the poorer classes. But Mara, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Ferruccio, a young professor, and Bruno, a drifter guy, do not want to withdraw. On their own initiative they will make the attempt, which will be end into a massacre. The minister dies, and with him many members of his entourage as well as the same Bruno. Mara and Ferruccio manage to escape through a Rome becoming lawless. Once in a den they eventually opt to shoot each other, while outside the tanks parading through the streets: the coup started.
Cast
- Luc Merenda as Ferruccio
- Marcella Michelangeli as Mara
- Andrea Franchetti as Bruno
- Lou Castel as Marco
- Ines Pellegrini as The Student on Park Bench