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The Death of Mario Ricci (1983): Cast

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The Death of Mario Ricci is a 1983 drama directed by Claude Goretta, starring Gian Maria Volonté as Bernard Fontana, Michel Robin and Lucas Belvaux. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Death of Mario Ricci (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Claude Goretta
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Studio
France 3
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Death of Mario Ricci About?

The premise of The Death of Mario Ricci without spoilers.

A television reporter and his assistant travel to a remote Swiss village to film a segment with a reclusive scientist who specializes in global food scarcity. While there, an Italian immigrant worker dies in a mysterious road accident, prompting the reporter to investigate the circumstances and uncover the truth behind the tragedy.

The Death of Mario Ricci Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • sociological
  • sociology
  • sociologist
  • witness
  • soccer match
  • hairdresser
  • italian immigrant
  • motorcycle accident
  • motorcycle
  • small village
  • world hunger
  • malnutrition
+11 more
  • retired professor
  • sociology professor
  • interview
  • limp
  • accidental death
  • road accident
  • tv journalist
  • television crew
  • jura
  • switzerland
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Death of Mario Ricci Cast & Characters

Gian Maria Volonté leads the cast as Bernard Fontana, with Michel Robin as Fernand Blondel and Lucas Belvaux as Stephane Coutaz. Directed by Claude Goretta; 18 actors are credited in all.

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More from Claude Goretta

More films directed by Claude Goretta: Sartre, Years of Passion, If the Sun Never Returns, If the Sun Never Returns and La provinciale.

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The Death of Mario Ricci Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “La Morte di Mario Ricci” and “Der Tod des Mario Ricci”.

Also known as
  • La Morte di Mario Ricci
  • Der Tod des Mario Ricci
  • Смъртта на Марио Ричи
  • La muerte de Mario Ricci
  • A Morte de Mario Ricci
  • Mario Riccis död
  • Смерть Марио Риччи

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The Death of Mario Ricci FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Death of Mario Ricci, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Death of Mario Ricci?

The Death of Mario Ricci runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Death of Mario Ricci released?

The Death of Mario Ricci was released on May 25, 1983.

Who directed The Death of Mario Ricci?

The Death of Mario Ricci was directed by Claude Goretta.

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Who is in the cast of The Death of Mario Ricci?

The Death of Mario Ricci stars Gian Maria Volonté as Bernard Fontana, Michel Robin as Fernand Blondel and Lucas Belvaux as Stephane Coutaz, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Death of Mario Ricci have a post-credit scene?

No. The Death of Mario Ricci has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Death of Mario Ricci in?

The original language of The Death of Mario Ricci is French.

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