Black Turin
Black Turin

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Black Turin

1972
Movie
105 min
Italian

Mino and Lello, two sons of a worker wrongly accused of murder, try to find out evidence of his innocence and begin to investigate mafia business in Torino.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Carlo LizzaniGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A factory worker in Turin, Italy, becomes involved in a complex plot involving industrial espionage and murder. He gets entangled with a powerful American businessman and a mysterious woman, leading him down a dangerous path of betrayal and deceit. The film explores themes of corporate greed and the exploitation of labor in post-war Italy.

Critical Reception

Black Turin received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics praised its atmospheric direction and gritty portrayal of industrial society, though some found the plot convoluted. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its suspenseful narrative and social commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective depiction of social issues.

  • Some critics found the narrative a bit hard to follow.

  • Noted for its strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.

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Fun Fact

The film is also known as 'The Case of the Bloody Ring' or 'Torino nera' in its original Italian release and was part of a wave of Italian crime films known as 'Poliziotteschi' during the 1970s.

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FerdinandoLM

FerdinandoLM

I would have loved to see Bud Spencer in serious and dramatic roles like the one in Torino Nera. It’s not a film that stands out significantly from the multitude of crime films released in Italy during that period, but it still manages t...