Accattone

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A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiraling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiraling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.A pimp with no other means to provide for himself finds his life spiraling out of control when his prostitute is sent to prison.

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7.6/10

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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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Trivia
This was Bernardo Bertolucci's first work in movies. He was an assistant director.

Quotes
Vittorio "Accattone" Cataldi: Call me Accattone. There are lots of Vittorios but I'm the only Accattone.

Alternate versions
The VHS and DVD versions produced by Water Bearer Films are listed as running 116 minutes, suggesting that this print is four minutes shorter than the original release.

Connections
Edited into Red Italy (1979)

Soundtracks
St Matthew Passion
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach

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Featured review

8/10

Unpolished masterpiece

Yes, it has some not so good scenes, bad lightning and it´s far from Passolini's beautiful aesthetic, but still, this movie is a masterpiece for what it represents. A brilliant start for a genius career, powerful and great story, and Pasolini's essence all over.