The Protagonists

The Protagonists

105 mins | Drama | June 7, 1968

An enterprising reporter takes along four willing adventurers to interview and photograph a young Sardinian criminal in hiding. Under intermittent gunfire, they make their way to the mountain hideout of the bandit. After a leisurely conversation and photo session, the encampment comes under fire from a group of armed citizens acting as police. Bullets fly and violence overtakes the criminal's two henchman, as the thrill-seeking group and the wanted criminal find themselves under attack.

The Protagonists

105 mins | Drama | June 7, 1968

The Protagonists
An enterprising reporter takes along four willing adventurers to interview and photograph a young Sardinian criminal in hiding. Under intermittent gunfire, they make their way to the mountain hideout of the bandit. After a leisurely conversation and photo session, the encampment comes under fire from a group of armed citizens acting as police. Bullets fly and violence overtakes the criminal's two henchman, as the thrill-seeking group and the wanted criminal find themselves under attack.
Producers Leone Film, Ital-Noleggio Cinematografico, Daiano Film
Original title I protagonisti
Directors Marcello Fondato
Writers Marcello Fondato, Ennio Flaiano

Cast

Sylva Koscina

as Nancy

Jean Sorel

as Roberto

Pamela Tiffin

as Gabriella

Lou Castel

as Taddeu

Luigi Pistilli

as Tassoni

Gabriele Ferzetti

as Il Commissario