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Massacre In Rome

1973, Movie, PG, 103 mins

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This compelling war drama is based on the controversial book Death in Rome, which suggests that Pope Pius XII was aware of Hitler's plan to kill 10 Italians for every German lost in a partisan attack, then either feigned ignorance or could do nothing about it. Col. Kappler (Richard Burton) is a devoted Nazi who is caught between his duty and his love for Rome when he is ordered to execute 330 Italians in retaliation for the death of 33 Germans. His alcoholic superior, Gen. K... read more leave a comment
Year: 1973
Rated PG

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Cast
Richard Burton: Col. Kappler
Marcello Mastroianni: Don Antonelli
Leo McKern: Gen. Kurt Maelzer
John Steiner: Col. Dollmann
Delia Boccardo: Elena
Renzo Montagnani: Police Chief Caruso

 

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