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The Undesirables

The Undesirables

20037.01h 34m

Overview

USA, 1951. When a group of Italian immigrants suspected to have connections with the Mafia are sent back to Italy with the brand of "undesirable", a journalist decide to inquire about the story.

Directed by Pasquale Scimeca
Written by Gian Carlo Fusco, Anna Bonaiuto
Box Office0Revenue: $14K

Top Cast

Vincent Gallo

Vincent Gallo

Tony Bendando

Violante Placido

Violante Placido

Agneska

Marcello Mazzarella

Marcello Mazzarella

Lily Valentino

Antonio Catania

Antonio Catania

Gian Carlo Fusco

Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli

Frank Frigenti

Lynda Steadman

Lynda Steadman

Rosy

Mario Rivera

Mario Rivera

Ezio Taddei

Peppe Lanzetta

Peppe Lanzetta

About The Undesirables

The Undesirables is a drama, crime film released in 2003. Directed by Pasquale Scimeca, it stars Vincent Gallo, Violante Placido, Marcello Mazzarella. USA, 1951. When a group of Italian immigrants suspected to have connections with the Mafia are sent back to Italy with the brand of "undesirable", a journalist decide to inquire about the story.

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