politics,manipulation of the media,years of lead,yellow-journalism,anni di piombo,fake news

Slap the Monster on Page One (1972)

Poster for Slap the Monster on Page One

Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.

Cast & Crew

Director
Marco Bellocchio
  • Profile picture of Gian Maria Volonté
    Bizanti Gian Maria Volonté
  • Profile picture of Fabio Garriba
    Roveda Fabio Garriba
  • Profile picture of Carla Tatò
    Sig.ra Bizanti Carla Tatò
  • Profile picture of Jacques Herlin
    Lauri Jacques Herlin
  • Profile picture of John Steiner
    Ing. Montelli John Steiner
  • Profile picture of Michel Bardinet
    Vanzina Michel Bardinet
  • Profile picture of Jean Rougeul
    Direttore de 'Il Giornale' Jean Rougeul
  • Profile picture of Corrado Solari
    Mario Boni Corrado Solari

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Keywords

  • politics
  • manipulation of the media
  • years of lead
  • yellow-journalism
  • anni di piombo
  • fake news