The Protagonists

I protagonisti

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.

Director

Marcello Fondato

Screenplay

Marcello Fondato

Screenplay

Ennio Flaiano

Status

Released

Release date

07/06/1968

Original language

Italian