Movie

The Mattei Affair

“On October 27, 1962, a plane crashed in Bascape, Italy, sparking an international intrigue...sabotage...disappearances and murders! These events are all the more bizarre because they are TRUE. The central figure was Enrico Mattei.”

★ 7.5(118)19721h 56m

Drama History

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Good to know

Director: Francesco Rosi
Release date: 1972-01-26
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Vides Cinematografica

About The Mattei Affair

The Mattei Affair is a 1972 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Francesco Rosi, starring Gian Maria Volonté, Luigi Squarzina and Peter Baldwin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 118 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mattei Affair in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Enrico Mattei helped change Italy’s future, first as freedom-fighter against the Nazis, then as an investor in methane gas through a public company, A.G.I.P., and ultimately as the head of ENI, a state body formed for the development of oil resources. On October 27, 1962, he died when his private airplane crashed during a flight to Milan. Officially, it is declared an accident, but many journalists explore other plausible reasons for Mattei's untimely death.

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté

Enrico Mattei

Luigi Squarzina

liberal journalist

Peter Baldwin

William McHale

Renato Romano

journalist

Franco Graziosi

Minister of State partecipations

Gianfranco Ombuen

Mr. Ferrari, the engineer

Elio Jotta

head of the Committee of Inquiry

Luciano Colitti

Irnerio Bertuzzi

Edda Ferronao

Mrs. Mattei

Accursio Di Leo

Sicilian character

Terenzio Cordova

police officer

Giuseppe Lo Presti

Sicilian character

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mattei Affair in South Africa?+

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Is The Mattei Affair on Netflix?+

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How long is The Mattei Affair?+

The Mattei Affair has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The Mattei Affair?+

The Mattei Affair stars Gian Maria Volonté, Luigi Squarzina, Peter Baldwin, Renato Romano and Franco Graziosi.

When did The Mattei Affair come out?+

The Mattei Affair is a 1972 movie directed by Francesco Rosi.

What genre is The Mattei Affair?+

The Mattei Affair is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Mattei Affair?+

The Mattei Affair was directed by Francesco Rosi.