Crime Novel
2005, Italian. Directed by Michele Placido.
After serving prison time for a juvenile offense, Freddo gathers his old buddies Libano and Dandi and embarks on a crime spree that makes the trio the most powerful gangsters in Rome. Libano loves their new status, and seeks to spread their influence throughout the underworld, while the other two pursue more fleshly desires. For decades, their gang perpetrates extravagant crimes, until paranoia threatens to split the friends apart.
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Michele PlacidoDirector
- Kim Rossi StuartFreddo
- Anna MouglalisPatricia / Cinzia
- Stefano AccorsiCommissario Scialoja
- Pierfrancesco FavinoLibano
- Claudio SantamariaDandi
- Riccardo ScamarcioNero
- Jasmine TrincaRoberta
- Toni BertorelliLa Voce
- Gigi AngelilloZio Carlo
- Antonello FassariCiro Buffoni
- Elio GermanoSorcio
- Franco InterlenghiBarone Rosellini
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2005
- Original title
- Romanzo criminale
- Country
- France, Italy, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sandro Petraglia, Giancarlo De Cataldo, Stefano Rulli
- Budget
- $818K
- Box office
- $4.9M
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What Crime Novel is based on
Crime Novel is based on Romanzo Criminale (2002) by Giancarlo De Cataldo.
2002
Romanzo Criminale
By Giancarlo De Cataldo
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Crime Novel: quick answers
Is Crime Novel worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 707 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Crime Novel?
Crime Novel runs 152 minutes (2h 32m).
Does Crime Novel have a post-credits scene?
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Crime Novel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Crime Novel on?
Crime Novel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 2005. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crime Novel?
If you liked Crime Novel, try The Asphalt Jungle, They Made Me a Fugitive, Brute Force.
Who directed Crime Novel?
Crime Novel (2005) was directed by Michele Placido and stars Kim Rossi Stuart, Anna Mouglalis, Stefano Accorsi.
What is Crime Novel based on?
Crime Novel is based on Romanzo Criminale (2002) by Giancarlo De Cataldo.