The Death of Mario Ricci (1983)

Name: The Death of Mario Ricci
Genre: Drama
Released: 1983
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Gian Maria Volonté, Jean-Michel Dupuis, Heinz Bennent, Mimsy Farmer, Lucas Belvaux

1h 40m France, Germany, Switzerland

Drama

Plot

A TV journalist and his assistant travel to a quiet Swiss village to profile a reclusive scientist renowned for his expertise on global food shortages. As they settle in, tragedy strikes when an Italian immigrant worker is killed in a road accident. Driven by curiosity and a sense of justice, the reporter delves into the circumstances surrounding the accident, revealing deeper societal issues and hidden truths. The investigation not only uncovers the mystery of the worker's death but also challenges the characters’ perceptions of community and responsibility.

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté Jean-Michel Dupuis Heinz Bennent Mimsy Farmer Lucas Belvaux Magali Noël Michel Robin Michael Hinz Claudio Caramaschi Roger Jendly Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu Michel Cassagne Marblum Jequier Jean-Claude Perrin Bernard Soufflet